Truro

Size limits

LOA 85m, draught 4.1m, 2,000DWT.

Largest cargo vessel handled: "Lass Saturn", 1,830DWT mini bulker, draught 4.0m.

Water density

1019.

Load line zone

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

Tides

MHWS 5.3m; MHWN 4.2m; MLWN 1.9m; MLWS 0.6m.

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

Approach

The deep water channel is marked with lighted buoys to Lighterage Quay.

Directions: Channel: The River Fal starts at Messack Point and ends at Ruan Creek, approx 2.75nm N. The channel of the River Fal, N of Saint Just Pool, has an average width of 180m as far as Turnaware Point, 1.5nm N, at which point the river narrows. The E side of the channel is marked by lightbuoys (starboard hand) between Messack Point and Turnaware Point. Concrete mooring clumps, which dry, lie near the W bank of the river 0.3nm S and 90m N of the ferry crossing at King Harry Passage and constitute a danger to navigation; the clumps are marked by a yellow post. Truro River joins River Fal at Ruan Creek, the E side of the channel of Truro River is marked by a lightbuoy (starboard hand). At Malpas Point (50°14.7'N 005°01.2'W), 0.5nm farther N, Tresillian River forks E and dries; Truro River forks NW and continues for a farther 1.5nm to Truro the channel being marked by buoys, lightbuoys and beacons.

Hazards: Bouys of Pyramidal shape and various colours used for yacht racing, are moored in the port from Mar-Sep annually. A vehicle ferry crosses the River Fal at King Harry Passage, 0.8nm NNE of Turnaware.

Submarine cables, one of which is a power cable, cross the river close N and S of the ferry crossing and are marked by buoys.

Port limits

Carrick Roads, northwards.

Anchorages

None.

Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Tugs

Available, contact Falmouth Towage Ltd, Falmouth.

Charts and publications

BA 32. Admiralty Pilot NP27, NP286(1).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Notify pilot station of ETA 24 hours prior to arrival.

Communications

VHF: Carrick One: Ch 12. Tel: +44 1872 272130. Fax: +44 1872 225346.

Pilots: Falmouth Pilot Radio: Ch 16, 09. Tel: +44 1326 211376. Fax: +44 1316 211352. Email: [email protected].

Customs and immigration

Available, Tel: +44 1326 314156.

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: Available by road tanker or bunker barge.

Stores: Available but in small quantities.

Medical

Treliske Hospital, Truro (3km).

Transport

Nearest airport: Newquay (24km).

Airport facilities: Newquay flight connection to London (Gatwick), 1 hour 10 mins. Four times daily to London (Gatwick).

Nearest railway: Truro (3.2km).

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

The port of Truro lies at the head of the Fal Estuary on the SW coast of England.

The port

A sheltered inland tidal harbour, dry at LW, the port is located 9nm from the mouth of the River Fal and Falmouth. Truro port covers an area of 1,000ha and is involved with the sea transportation of bulk commodities. Main cargoes handled are: coal, sand, timber, scrap metal, building material, animal feed, grain, fertilisers and project cargoes.

Traffic

Approx 17,000t of cargo handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Truro?

Pilotage is not compulsory for vessels of less than LOA 75m.

What time zone is Truro in?

Local time at Truro 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 Truro?

1019.

Which load line zone is Truro 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 Truro?

Port State Control at Truro: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Truro?

The UN/LOCODE of Truro is GBTRU.

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