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King's Lynn Conservancy Board. Port and Pilotage Authority. |
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Welcome The King's Lynn Conservancy Board is the Statutory Port, Harbour and Pilotage Authority for King's Lynn. The King's Lynn Conservancy Board provides the pilotage and towage for the Port of King's Lynn. Associated British Ports (A.B.P.) operate and have jurisdiction within the enclosed Docks, Riverside Quay and Fisher Fleet. A.B.P. have over 1300 metres of quay in enclosed docks and Riverside Quay. Vessels of 119m in length or draughts of 6.0 metres* (*Departing Riverside Quay) have been handled on suitable tides. In 2008, the Port of King's Lynn handled 770,874 tonnes of cargo carried by 360 vessels. The commodities handled were concrete sections and heavy lifts destined for the Palm Paper site and the staples of aggregate, cereals, fertilisers, pulses, scrap, soya, steel, stone, sugar beet, and timber. At South Quay there is a NAABSA Layby Berth which can accommodate vessels up to 95 metres and is operated by KLCB. If you require any further information about the Port of King's Lynn or the Board, please contact the Harbour Master. Telephone: +44 (0)1553 773411
King's Lynn (52°45'N 000°24'E) is located on the East coast of England, on the River Great Ouse. The Wash and North Norfolk Coast is a European Marine Site. The Wash also has sites of special scientific interest, and a Nature reserve. Within the Boards area of jurisdiction are extensive areas of foreshore and salt marsh, (see map next page) which supports colonies of birds, seals and wildfowl. The area also includes extensive shellfish beds and breeding grounds and habitats for significant populations of other fish and invertebrates. Charts. BA1200 Wash Ports BA108 Approaches to the Wash Imray Y9 Connections Road King's Lynn is Connected to the East and West by the A47 the North by the A17 and to the South by the A10. Rail King's Lynn to London King's Cross peak times at half hourly intervals otherwise hourly, journey time 1 hour 40 minutes. Further information www.firstcapitalconnect.co.uk Air Norwich Airport 48 miles, approx 40 minutes. UK and international Flights. Further information www.norwichairport.co.uk Stansted Airport 78 miles approx 1 hour 45 minutes. UK and International Flights. Further information www.stanstedairport.com |