Maldon

Size limits

Draught 3.3m.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Tides

Range 0.61m.

Restrictions

No aids to navigation at night therefore vessels must proceed during daylight hours. Entry is governed by the tide.

Tugs

Tugs are available.

Charts and publications

BA 3741. Admiralty Pilot NP28.

ETA and pre-arrival notices

By arrangement with charterers.

Documents

By arrangement with charterers.

Customs and immigration

Available from Harwich.

Notices and regulations

Available from Maldon Harbour Improvement Commissioners Office.

Port State Control here: Paris MOU.

Running now: the Paris and Tokyo MOU concentrated inspection campaign on cargo securing, 1 September to 30 November 2026. Its questions are published: the questionnaire.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Transport and Security Directorate (TRANSEC) of the Department for Transport.

Position: Head of Maritime Security Operations.

Address: TRANSEC Department for Transport, 5th Floor, Southside, 105 Victoria Street, London, SW1E 6DT, United Kingdom

Tel: +44 207 944 2844 (24 hrs)

Fax: +44 207 944 2175

Email: [email protected]

Recognised Security Organisations:

RSO - ISSC Issue: Transec for passenger vessels. MCA for other vessels

RSO - Security Consultant Services: Transec for passenger vessels. MCA for other vessels.

The UK Department for Transport (DfT) is proposing, in line with EU regulations associated with the ISPS Code, to extend maritime security requirements to ships operating in domestic service and to port facilities serving them. The requirements would be based on those applicable to sea going vessels and generally would apply to domestic ships operating in 'sea areas', and which carry over 12 passengers or are over 500GT. Sea going ships which are certified to carry more than 250 passengers and tankers, especially those carrying oil and gas products, are considered as having the potential to be a target for attack.

For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org.

Repairs

Available.

Dry docks

Available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Bunkers are available if required.

Medical

Maldon.

Crew change

Not available.

Transport

Nearest airport: Stanstead.

Airport facilities: Domestic flights only.

Nearest railway: Witham.

Working hours

Each berth supplies its own labour and controls its own working hours.

Where it is

Maldon is located at the head of the River Blackwater on the E coast of England.

The port

Maldon is a small port possessing just 2 berths, both of which are privately owned. The port accommodates very small coastal vessels.

The port is actively being promoted by Maldon District Council to help relieve the congestion on the roadways of the SE.

Grain is the main cargo handled.

What are the pilot arrangements at Maldon?

Compulsory for vessels over 1,500GT.

What time zone is Maldon in?

Local time at Maldon is UTC+0. Clocks go to UTC+1 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+0 on 31 Oct 2027.

What is the water density at Maldon?

1025.

Which load line zone is Maldon in?

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Who carries out Port State Control at Maldon?

Port State Control at Maldon: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Maldon?

The UN/LOCODE of Maldon is GBMAL.

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