🧭 Pilotage Compulsory Official Source · Verified Jul 01, 2026 Pilotage compulsory for vessels entering, leaving or using the Harbour; specified exemptions apply. 95% Confidence ✓ Confirm 💬 Comment
🧭 Port Director Authority Official Source · Verified Jul 01, 2026 Port Director may refuse admission, regulate times/manner of entry, movement, berthing, and give directions; non‑compliance is an offence. 94% Confidence ✓ Confirm 💬 Comment
🧭 Harbour Control And Communications Operator Source · Verified Jul 01, 2026 Freeport Harbour Control (FHC) manned 24/7; VHF Ch16 calling, Ch14 working; Ch11 pilot/tug; Ch13 BORCO; vessels must stand clear 2 NM until cleared. 90% Confidence ✓ Confirm 💬 Comment
🧭 Entrance Channel Operator Source · Verified Jul 01, 2026 Approach channel: 1,800 ft length, 500 ft width; depth 52.5 ft (16 m) at M.L.W. 88% Confidence ✓ Confirm 💬 Comment
🧭 Turning Basin And Obstructions Operator Source · Verified Jul 01, 2026 Turning basin trapezoid ~2,000 ft length, mean width ~1,800 ft; 'There are no reefs or obstructions to the open sea.' 86% Confidence ✓ Confirm 💬 Comment
🧭 Anchorage And Seabed Operator Source · Verified Jul 01, 2026 Offshore anchorage ~2,500 ft NW of entrance, extends ~1.5 nm; seabed lime/coral rock with sand; submarine cable present. 85% Confidence ✓ Confirm 💬 Comment
🧭 Tide Range Operator Source · Verified Jul 01, 2026 Average tidal range in Freeport approximately 3 ft. 82% Confidence ✓ Confirm 💬 Comment
🧭 Charts And Publications Operator Source · Verified Jul 01, 2026 British Admiralty Charts Nos. 390 and 398 and U.S. Chart No. 26323 depict Freeport Harbour and approaches. 80% Confidence ✓ Confirm 💬 Comment