Some of todays views Road salt, cement & clouds
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Navigation and conservancy authority for the Cattewater Harbour as well as civil pilotage authority for the Port of Plymouth.
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Early morning shipping moves, 15’000 tonnes of cargo moved by 3 vessels, all before breakfast. Here is Arklow Vanguard just after arriving fully laden with 5000 tonnes of road-salt for Devon and Cornwall, ready for the next cold snap….#plymouth #cattewatergateway #maritime
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To report pollution and debris in the Cattewater, please contact the Harbour Office in the first instance. For cases of sewage please also contact South West Water and the Environment Agency.
sas.org.uk/safer-seas-ser
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plymouthport.org.uk/recommendation
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If your use of the river includes water sports it is recommended that after periods of heavy rainfall you wait a couple of tidal cycles before heading afloat, as the water quality may be reduced.
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Please remember after periods of heavy rainfall sewage, other pollution and debris may be present within the Cattewater - additional hazards such as large flotsam floating just below the surface can be picked up by the large tides.
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Remembering the eight extremely brave, fearless & selfless @RNLI lifeboatmen, all sons of Mousehole, who made the ultimate sacrifice on 19 December 1981. Their courage, dedication, determination, valour & heroism serves as a beacon to us all 💙 #ServiceNotSelf
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Plymouth Magistrates’ Court have today issued a fine totalling £5,560 to a water user guilty on two counts of navigating without care and caution and exceeding the speed limit onboard their Personal Water Craft (PWC) in the #Cattewater.
plymouthport.org.uk/plymouth-magis
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The Cattewater captured from
The vessel is the Murray Star 🇲🇹 which arrived into the #Cattewater #Plymouth this morning from Antwerp 🇧🇪
#wintersun #portofplymouth #cattewatergateway
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A pleasure to introduce you to some of the stakeholders who make Plymouth such a maritime powerhouse. From technology and autonomy, import and export, net zero and clean maritime, to training the future mariner through apprenticeships. #cattewatergateway #portofplymouth #maritime
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I took this photo at Victoria Wharf today, the four antennae belong to the pilot boat I came in on. Great boat tour of Cattewater Harbour Commissioners' manor, by Richard, taking in Turnchapel, Cattedown Warves and The Barbican. Mind is racing at the awesomeness of our port!
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England fans - do you think it's coming home this World Cup? As you cheer on the three lions, make sure you and your mates do too!
#BeAMate and find a safe route home away from the water after watching the game.
#DontDrinkAndDrown #FIFAWorldCup #ThreeLions
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Well done to the team and the for organising a medical drop in day at Sutton Harbour. Covid and flu jabs, medical advice and blood pressure checks provided to fisherman, harbour staff, port workers and families 👏 #plymouth #maritime #healthcare
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As the saying goes, what a difference a day makes…Beautiful morning in the port with the fishing fleet getting some no doubt welcome relief from the recent poor weather.
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The BPA turns 30 today! The first picture is the first and current teams! The others are some fun shots from over the years. Thanks to all who have supported us since 1992! 🎉🥳🎂
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Today kicks off England and Wales' #FIFAWorldCup as well as our #DontDrinkAndDrown campaign.
#BeAMate this winter and find a safe route home away from the water, stay together and make sure you and your mates safely enjoy the tournament.
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Another Jack Up Barge move today supporting a civil engineering project, very little margin for for error today with the barge being required very close to the new installation
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Father Christmas is on his way to Plymouth and will be arriving 5pm
One if this years community heroes who will be switching on the lights will be our very own retired Coxswain David Milford, who recently retired after 30 years of service.
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“They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.”
#RemembranceDay
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Each year there are over 900 commercial piloted moves within the Port of Plymouth.
Plymouth Pilotage Services operates 24/7, 365 days a year providing a service to vessels, assisting their safe arrival and departure, whilst protecting the ship, Port and environment.
#pilotlife
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The defendants were found guilty of navigating without care, caution and reasonable consideration to others, and exceeding the Port speed limits whilst onboard their Personal Water Craft (PWC).
The total penalty imposed by the court was £2,950 for each individual.
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Fines issued to PWC users
Plymouth Magistrates Court have this week found two water users guilty of travelling at speeds over three times the prescribed limit within the Cattewater, Port of Plymouth.
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South West England Branch Meeting
Wednesday November 9th at 1900
‘Warzones & Sanctions’ - speaker Rory Colacicchi, Partner (Marine Team) at McGill and Partners
Join the meeting at us02web.zoom.us/j/87839748794
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It’s #TradeWeek and each year this is what UK #ports handles to keep the country trading and supplied! #internationaltradeweek
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Plymouth Magistrates Court have this week handed down a significant penalty to a water user who breached the speed limits within the Cattewater on their power driven vessel.
More details at plymouthport.org.uk/significant-pe
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It’s #TradeWeek so it’s worth highlighting that UK #ports facilitate 95% of our international trade. #internationaltradeweek
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This week is #TradeWeek.
Did you know that the UK shipping industry is responsible for exporting internationally thousands of British goods worth £6.9 billion annually?
#soldtotheworld
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6500 tonnes of road salt unloaded in Plymouth today for and the wider SouthWest, preparation for the winter months ahead and keeping motorists safe #maritime #plymouth #ports #cattewatergateway
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The Kelly C sailing under the flag of Portugal 🇵🇹 departs the Cattewater this morning under pilotage from PV Stamford and tug support from Prince Rock. She is now en route to Alexandria 🇪🇬 #cattewater #portofplymouth #maritime
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Thankyou to for the lend of Buoyancy aids to allow have such a fun day at the Port last week. From learning about international trade through Plymouth, boats and tugs, and witnessing two ship moves into the Port. Some great questions in the Q&A!
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It was our pleasure to be a headline sponsor of the inaugural Plymouth Harbour 10km run which has so far raised over £14,000 for local charities and
#localcharity #community #Plymouth
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How incredible is this?! 4K drone footage from above the inaugural Plymouth Harbour 10K last weekend, courtesy of @DVPhotouk. 
To date, the run has raised over £14,500 for Devon Mind and @Chestnutappeal. Huge thanks to @BishopFlemingUK and @PlymCatte!
youtube.com/watch?v=L66Q-i
To date, the run has raised over £14,500 for Devon Mind and @Chestnutappeal. Huge thanks to @BishopFlemingUK and @PlymCatte!
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The MS Rotterdam returned to #Plymouth for its 150th anniversary of her namesake’s visit to the port earlier this week.
Read more at plymouthport.org.uk/plymouth-welco
Image credit: Different View Photography
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📸 Our photo competition closes *this Friday*. Four categories, four chances to win £500 worth of prizes!
🐬 Nature
🚢 Ships
👩🔧 People
⚓️ Ports (obviously)
More details below.
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Send us your snaps! Today we've launched our 2022 photography competition!
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On the bridge of MS Rotterdam , next stop New York big thanks to volunteers for supporting this historical trip to our beautiful #BritainsOceanCity
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ICYMI, yesterday we published the initial report of the inaugural Plymouth Harbour 10K in aid of Devon Mind and .
1️⃣5️⃣0️⃣ runners completed 🏃♀️
9️⃣3️⃣2️⃣ total miles (or thereabouts!) 📏
1️⃣4️⃣3️⃣5️⃣6️⃣ pounds raised 💖
Read the 2022 event report: loom.ly/R9-eJSw
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We had a very warm welcome into Plymouth, UK this morning from the Lor@sue_dann@sue_dann! Thank you to all who attended, especially those from . This will be our last stop before we arrive in #NewYorkCity in just 7 days. #HollandAmerica150
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The cruise ship Rotterdam has just anchored in the sound - at 300 metres long she is one of the biggest if not the biggest vessel ever to enter #Plymouth Sound. - some pics taken just now.
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