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Radio Communication
The harbour’s working channel is VHF Channel 11 – Call sign "DARTNAV"
The channel is monitored during the summer between 0730-2300hrs but during the winter you need to phone the Harbour Office on 01803 832337.
Harbour Launches
Listen on VHF Channel 11 Call sign "DARTNAV"
Harbour Taxi
Dart Harbour Taxi - Listen on VHF Channel 69 or 07970 346571
Call sign “Yacht Taxi”
Res Nova Taxi - VHF Ch 8 or 07770 628967 Call sign “Res Nova”
Brixham Coastguard
Monitor on VHF Channel 16 Working VHF Channel 67
Brixham Coastguard co-ordinates maritime search and rescue.
In an Emergency Dial 999 and ask for Coastguard. If at sea call on VHF Channel 16 or depress the RED distress button on your DSC (Digital Selective Calling) controller.
For routine traffic and other information telephone Brixham Coastguard on 01803 882704.
Fax 01803 882780 or call on VHF Channel 16. Digital Selective Calling. For more information contact
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Coastwatch Service
The National Coastwatch Institution (NCI) lookouts at Prawle Point and Froward Point maintain a visual and listening watch on VHF channel 16 during daylight hours.
Froward Point 01803 752603 (Lookout) 07976 505649
Prawle Point 01548 560607 (Lookout) 01548 511259
Fuel Barge
Devon Marine Fuels VHF Channel 6 Call sign “Fuel Barge” or telephone on 07801 798861
Operates summer 0900-1800hrs. Winter Mon-Wed-Fri 0900-1600hrs. Sat 0800-1200hrs. Sun by arrangement.
Marinas
Call Darthaven Marina on VHF Channel 80 Call sign “Darthaven”
Call Dart Marina on VHF Channel 80 Call sign “Dart Marina”
Call Noss Marina on VHF Channel 80 Call sign “Noss Marina”
Maritime Volunteer Service
The Maritime Volunteer Service’s trained volunteers are available to support Dart Harbour in times of emergency or major pollution occurrences. The local branch operates in the river Dart and surrounding sea area.
Oil Pollution incident reporting
If there is an oil pollution incident at sea or in the harbour then contact Brixham Coastguard as above.
For any harbour pollution incident, ring the Harbour Office.
In the river or the estuary
Don't turn a blind eye - if you see (or accidentally cause) a pollution incident report it straight away. The same applies even if you only suspect pollution e.g. dead fish, excessive foaming or water discolouration.
Phone the Environment Agency Pollution Emergency Hotline on 0800 807060