Technical information for cruise ships visiting Torquay.
Co-ordinates: 50° 27'N 003° 31'W
Time Zone: GMT (1+ in summer)
Pilotage: Compulsory in the Bay. Vessels requiring pilotage must contact Brixham Ship Agency Services, Brixham Laboratory, Freshwater Quarry, Brixham, Devon, TQ58BA
United Kingdom +44 (0) 1803 220696 +44 (0) 7771 887378 www.brixhamshipagency.co.uk ops@brixhamshipagency.co.uk
Sheltered Anchorage: Vessels up to 9.5m draught can anchor within 4 cables of the tender pier; the bottom type is sand. There are no beam or height restrictions on the approach to the anchorage.
Weather: Predominantly SW winds throughout the year.