Exeter Ship Canal

[Captain Zim]

Hi

 

speaking to them today they stated that there is now a weight restriction on the canal. This is set at 15 tons. I asked whether they meant gross tonnage or displacement. I'm sure they must mean gross tonnage since otherwise they would be restricting it to all but fairly small vessels. But I haven't had a reply. Does anyone on here know? Ta

 

 

[Tony Dunkley]

Hi

 

speaking to them today they stated that there is now a weight restriction on the canal. This is set at 15 tons. I asked whether they meant gross tonnage or displacement. I'm sure they must mean gross tonnage since otherwise they would be restricting it to all but fairly small vessels. But I haven't had a reply. Does anyone on here know? Ta

 

 

 

It doesn't amount to much of a boat either way, whether it's GT or displacement, Maybe they've heard about what's happening in Brum and they're worried about weak sections in the canal bed.

[Dharl]

Just had a quick look at the Port of Exeter Fees and Charges and they are still talking about vessels under 15 GRT and also OVER 15 GRT.

 

There a couple of larger craft down there, including an ex MOD Fleet Tender which is in excess of 15mt by a long way!

[Black Ibis]

My dad's boat is moored there, I will ask him.

[Captain Zim]

My dad's boat is moored there, I will ask him.

Thanks. Apparently it's a recent decision to do with unspecified 'incidents'. But I'm not sure how well known or publicised. In terms of the existing boats I think they are exempt