About Falmouth Pilot Services
The Falmouth Pilotage area covers Falmouth and Gerrans Bay, the Carrick Roads, the rivers Fal and Helford and the quarries on the east side of the Lizard peninsula. Within this area are a number of Harbour Authorities: Falmouth Harbour Commissioners, Port of Truro and A & P Falmouth Docks
Falmouth Pilot Services
As the third deepest natural harbour in the world, Falmouth’s unique geography and position as the UK’s Atlantic Gateway makes it a highly valuable port for a range of operators. Falmouth Pilot Services provides 24/7 pilotage for vessels in Falmouth Harbour and surrounding waters. Services include safe navigation, deep sea transfers, and efficient pilot boat operations, with a strong focus on safety, reliability, and sustainability through modern vessels.
The area can cater for a truly diverse range of vessels and offers a complete range of services to the shipping industry, including:
- Deep-water bunkering
- Cruise calls
- Ship repair, refit and dry-docking facilities via A&P Falmouth
- Long- and short-term lay up
- Cargo handling
- Casualty reception
- Anchorages for vessels seeking shelter
- Personnel transfer, stores and other port services
- In-water surveys
- Propeller polishing
- Super yacht berthing, repair and refit
- Deep-water moorings for vessels up to 185m and 11m draft
Deepwater Bunkering
Falmouth Harbour has a world renowned reputation as a refuelling stop for ships. Serving as the UK’s western most outpost for deep water bunkering, at the head of the English Channel.
MINIMAL DELAYS
Due to Falmouth’s location and level of vessel traffic, operators can often enjoy a quick and efficient turnaround, reducing vessel downtime and costs.
FALMOUTH PILOTS WORK CLOSELY WITH THE HARBOUR MASTER AND ALL LOCAL OPERATORS AND ARE HAPPY TO ASSIST WITH ANY COMMERCIAL ENQUIRIES
QUICK CONTACT:
CALL SIGN FALMOUTH PILOTS
VHF CHANNEL: 9
