Surveys have recently been completed at Bude (Inner Harbour) and Truro (Malpas to Lighterage Quay). These have been uploaded to the Document Centre and are available to download of via the links below. Bude Harbour Bude Harbour Inner Harbour (September 2023) Bude Harbour Inner Harbour Comparison (2021 to 2023) Port of Truro Truro – Malpas […]
Hydrographic surveys completed at Bude and Truro Read More »
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Cornwall Council (‘the Council’) as statutory harbour authority for Penzance Harbour has exercised its powers under article 61 of the Cornwall Harbours Harbour Revision Order 2023 to sell, break up or otherwise dispose vessels which have been left in an unserviceable condition, laid by or neglected in Penzance harbour. The
Boat for Sale – Duelist 32 ‘Freedom H’ Read More »
The replica sailing barge ‘Snark’ recently came to Lighterage Quay for a short stay with a few passengers. The vessel is engaged in charter work around the Southwest Coast. She is based near Exeter.
Replica sailing barge ‘Snark’ visits Truro Read More »
Our Harbour team in collaboration with an external approved contractor, the vessel’s owner’s insurance company and their appointed marine surveyor, started recovering the boat Ar Bageergan which sank in Penzance Harbour on the Wednesday 23rd August. Falmouth-based Seawide Services are utilising air bags to lift the vessel from the dock bottom and once lifted and
Salvage of ‘Ar Bageergan’ Read More »
St Ives has received a third fish crane for its harbour, thanks to funding from the St Ives Town Deal Accelerator. The new crane will enable local fishing boats to unload their catches more quickly and easily, supporting the town’s economy and heritage. The harbour already has two fish cranes (also known as “davits”) but
Works have been completed to return Steps 2 to operation from week commencing 14th August ahead of the Tall Ships event. The work was undertaken by Cormac with technical support from WSP who have carried out a number of surveys of the Pier structure. Repairs are ongoing on steps 3 and 5 at this time.
Steps 2 re-opened at Prince of Wales Pier Read More »
In early August a dredge campaign was undertaken at the harbour. Work focused on the area between the Rank Building Outer Wall and Albert Pier as well as the Lighthouse Pier where Scillonian III berths. A hydrographic survey will be undertaken in September and published in the Document Centre.
Dredging at Penzance Harbour Read More »
Following clearance of sand from the lock chamber and outer cill the Historic Sea Lock is now available for use. A successful test cycle was completed on Thursday 25th May. The Sea Lock can be operated when the tide height exceeds 2.4m over outer cill (*the outer cill is 3.6m above Chart Datum). Prior notification
Bude Sea Lock Operational Read More »
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Cornwall Council (‘the Council’) as statutory harbour authority for Penzance Harbour has exercised its powers under article 35 of the Penzance Harbour Revision Order 2009 to sell, break up or otherwise dispose vessels which have been left in an unserviceable condition, laid by or neglected in Penzance harbour. The below
The Harbour Dues, Fees and Charges for 2023/24 were approved by Cornwall Council on 29th November 2022. A 10% increase has been applied across the majority of Fees and Charges however, as detailed here, some charges have been held, withdrawn, replaced or new charges introduced following review of operations and markets in which we compete.
Harbours Board and Maritime Dues, Fees and Charges 2023/24 Read More »