Mistley

Size limits

LOA 99.9m, beam 15.2m, draught 5.0m, 4,507DWT.

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 3.0m.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Anchorages

Parkeston: (51°57.1'N 001°14.5'E) Erwarton East (51°57'N 001°13.7'E); Erwarton West (51°57'N 001°13.1'E); Copperas (51°57'N 001°12'E).

Tugs

There are tugs available.

Charts and publications

BA 1594, 2693. Admiralty Pilot NP28, NP286(1).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Notify ETA at Harwich Approach Buoy (51°56.4'N 001°31.2'E) 8 hours in advance. Confirm ETA 3 hours prior to arrival.

Communications

VHF: Harwich Harbour Ch 71. Harwich Pilots Ch 09.

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.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Bunkers are available.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Colchester Hospital, 15.3km.

Transport

Nearest airport: London Stansted Airport, 68.4km.

Nearest railway: Mistley, 350m.

Working hours

Normally 0800-1700hrs (flexible overtime available).

Where it is

Mistley is situated on the S bank of the River Stour, 16km inland from Harwich and Felixstowe.

The port

Some of the products handled by port are dry bulk: grain, fertiliser and agri-products, aggregates, industrial minerals, and recyclables along with breakbulk products including forest products, granite, steel products, metals, and various bagged, palletised and unitised cargoes.

Traffic

Approx 151,000t of cargo and 50 vessels handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Mistley?

Compulsory. Pilots supplied by Harwich Harbour Board.

What time zone is Mistley in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Mistley?

The deepest berth listed is at TWL Terminal: 5.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Mistley?

1025.

Which load line zone is Mistley 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 Mistley?

Port State Control at Mistley: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Mistley?

The UN/LOCODE of Mistley is GBMIS.

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