PILOTS
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 Pilots work closely with the Harbour Master and all local operators and are happy to assist with any commercial enquiries.
REQUESTING A PILOT
We can supply pilots with as little as one hour’s notice but, for efficiency, would prefer prior movement notification and ETA updates by email. We are able to take pilot booking via local agents or directly from the vessel.
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Vessels heading for Falmouth are required to follow certain reporting requirements.
PILOT BOATS
Falmouth Pilots operate two coded pilot vessels. Both are extremely well maintained and capable of working across the full weather range experienced within semi-exposed pilotage areas such as Falmouth Bay and approaches.
Safety & Ladder Requirements
Safety is the priority when boarding and landing pilots in Falmouth. The ship’s master is asked to work closely with our experienced pilots and pilot boat coxswains to ensure that risks are minimised.
Dangerous or Polluting Goods
Vessels carrying dangerous or polluting goods are required to report their cargo details via their pre arrival forms and must take a pilot under the pilotage directions.
Pilotage Information
Access the latest pilotage information, including scale of charges and pilotage directions.
QUICK CONTACT:
CALL SIGN FALMOUTH PILOTS
VHF CHANNEL: 9
