Pilotage Directions

Question 1

What vessels require compulsory pilotage?

Answer 1

All vessels 61m and over

Vessels with more than 12 pax 20m or over LOA

Question 2

What are the CHA Limits for Southampton?

Answer 2

West - Old Castle Pt - Egypt Pt - Stansore Point

Inner East (Boundary between Portsmouth and Southampton CHA) - West Ryde Pier - Gilkicker Pt

Outer East (KHM/ABP MOU) - Culver Cliff - Nab Tower - 1.1Nm South of Selsey - Selsey Bill - Chichester Beacon - Horse sand fort - OSB - Gilkicker

Question 3

What ships need an assistant pilot?

Answer 3

BP and ESSO Tankers over 60,000T DWT

KGV over 170m LOA

Question 4

Which vessels need a specialist pilot?

Answer 4

Esso and BP tankers over 60,000 DWT

Container ships Cat 2 and above.

Cat 4 and above needs two specialist pilots

Question 5

When should tankers above 60,000 DWT be planned at hook buoy?

Answer 5

30 mins before first high water