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Pilotage Direction Review for the Falmouth Pilotage Area (including Truro and Penryn)

As some of you are aware we have conducted a process to review the Pilotage Directions for the Falmouth Pilotage Area (including Truro and Penryn) under the requirements of the Pilotage Act 1987. This has been a joint process between the three CHA’s within the area.

As part of the process we have completed and reviewed risk assessments, considered traffic flow, vessel types and incident records. This document contains the intended update to the existing pilotage directions. It is our intention that, following a consultation period from the 10/02/25 to the 31/03/25.

The updated directions will come into force during spring 2025.

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Work on removing derelict paddle steamer Compton Castle begins

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Job Vacancy – Newquay Harbour Master

Cornwall Council is recruiting for a full-time Harbour Master for Newquay Harbour. This role involves the administration, operation, and strategic management of the harbour, ensuring compliance with regulations and supporting various harbour activities like commercial fishing, passenger services, and leisure boating. The position requires a commitment to seven-day operational cover during the summer season, including alternate weekends,

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Newquay Harbour Hosts Huer to Harbour Pilchard Run

On Saturday 14th June Newquay Harbour hosted the annual  Huer to Harbour Pilchard Run. Participants were invited to dress in shiny clothing to represent pilchards, highlighting the historical importance that fishing has had to the town of Newquay. At the Harbour there were a number of stalls, activities and food outlets for families to enjoy,

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‘Galeon Andalucia’ to visit Penzance

The Galeon Andalucia is the replica of the type of vessel used by the Spanish Crown for maritime expeditions during the 16th through the 18th centuries. Galleons were intended to discover and then establish trade routes between Spain, America and the Philippines islands, and formed the then called Fleet of the Indies. With an innovative

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