Fees and charges 2023/24
Canal and Port of Exeter fees and charges 2023/24
With effect from 1 April 2023, the following fees and charges will apply to our services. Costs may be amended for operational reasons by the Port Manager.
Please note: calculated lengths include Bumpkins, Bowsprits, Spars an other extensions fixed.
Mooring on River Exe Bight
| Vessel type | Fee (£) | VAT @20% (£) | Total charge (£) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial/ Qualifying Vessel (per day or part day) |
80.00 |
- | 80.00 |
| Recreational vessels under 40ft (per day or part day) | 16.67 | 3.33 | 20.00 |
| Recreational vessels over 40ft (per day or part day) | 20.83 | 4.17 | 25.00 |
Mooring Licence (per metre per month or part month)
| Location | Fee (£) | VAT @20% (£) | Total charge (£) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canal or Basin (including Turf) | 13.54 | 2.71 | 16.25 |
| Topsham Quay hardstand (booking deposit required - minimum period of stay applies) | 16.67 | 3.33 | 20.00 |
- Topsham Quay alongside (by arrangement) Price on application
- Multihull Vessels Add 25%
- Storage Ashore After 12 months an additional 25% per quarter cumulative
- Boat restoration projects (storage on hardstanding) by negotiation as applicable
Canal Lock In/Out
Monday to Friday 08.00 until 15.00, or at other times with prior agreement with the Operations Manager.
Please note: There is no fee for Recreational Vessels on designated convoy dates.
| Service | Fee (£) | VAT @20% (£) | Total charge (£) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recreational Vessels out of hours (by arrangement) | 91.67 | 18.33 | 110.00 |
| Commercial Vessels Weekdays | 139.25 | - | 165.00 |
| Cancellation of booking | 37.50 | 7.50 | 45.00 |
One way passage along the Canal
(Single hull vessels) Monday to Friday 08.00 till 15.00, or at other times with prior agreement with the Operations Manager.
| Service | Fee (£) | VAT @20% (£) | Total charge (£) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recreational Vessels Weekdays | 54.17 | 10.83 | 65.00 |
| Commercial Vessels Weekdays | 170.00 | - | 170.00 |
| Cancellation of booking (less than 2 days notice) | 37.50 | 7.50 | 45.00 |
Winter Storage
Special winter season mooring offer as part of a designated convoy.
| Service | Fee (£) | VAT @ 20% (£) | Total charge (£) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five months paid in advance includes Locking & Transit with Convoy (Rate - per metre) | 66.67 | 13.33 | 80.00 |
| Five month paid in advance including; Locking & Transit, convoy, mast, hire of cradle (excluding cranage fees) - 8M LOA vessel | 733.33 | 146.67 | 880.00 |
| Five month paid in advance including; Locking & Transit, convoy, mast, hire of cradle (excluding cranage fees) - 10M LOA vessel | 866.67 | 173.33 | 1040.00 |
| Five month paid in advance including; Locking & Transit, convoy, mast, hire of cradle (excluding cranage fees) - 12M LOA vessel | 1000.00 | 200.00 | 1070.00 |
Visiting Vessels
Mooring and Berths per day or part. Mooring alongside per day, maximum of 4 weeks in any year.
| Location | Fee (£) | VAT @20% (£) | Total charge (£) |
| Turf weekdays (min charge period 2 days) per day inclusive of Locking | 25.00 | 5.00 | 30.00 |
| Turf 'weekend' (in Friday / out Monday) inclusive of Locking | 66.67 | 13.33 | 80.00 |
| Topsham Quay per day | 18.33 | 3.67 | 22.00 |
Passenger Vessels and/or boats for hire within the port, Canal or Basin
| Service | Fee (£) | VAT @20% (£) | Total charge (£) |
| Landing passengers (per Passenger/occupant per one way passage) | 0.60 | - | 0.60 |
| Pontoons per metre per month | 16.25 | - | 16.25 |
- Contracted Use of the Waterway - price by negotiation
Dues on Qualifying Vessels
(HMRC Notice 744c) whilst withdrawn from commercial use.
| Service | Fee (£) | VAT @20% (£) | Total charge (£) |
| Canal or Canal Basin - mooring afloat ( per metre per month or part month) | 13.55 | - | 13.55 |
- Topsham Quay, mooring afloat (per metre per month or part month) - price on application.
Services
- Electricity, Water & Waste Disposal - at cost plus 20%.
Cranage
Lifting in or lifting out.
Please note: cradle or legs on keel boats are compulsory
| Service | Fee (£) | VAT @20% (£) | Total charge (£) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranage assistance fee (not including contractor cranage costs) | 41.67 | 8.33 | 50.00 |
| Hire of cradles per (boat) per month or part month (cradle or legs on keel boats are compulsory) | 40.00 | 8.00 | 48.00 |
- Provision of Appointed Person is supplied at cost
Storage and Labour
| Service | Fee (£) | VAT @20% (£) | Total charge (£) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storage of masts ashore (per period up to 6 months) | 41.67 | 8.33 | 50.00 |
| Storage of equipment, containers and cradles per metre per month | 13.33 | 2.67 | 16.00 |
| Labour per half hour | 40.00 | 8.00 | 48.00 |
| Labour per hour with use of boat (2 staff) | 150.00 | 30.00 | 180.00 |
- Assistance / Supervision (where not included in other charges) is provided at cost
Hire
For non commercial events use please refer to the Port Service Manager.
| Service | Fee (£) | VAT @20% (£) | Total charge (£) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hire of concrete Walcon pontoon per day(or part thereof) including delivery | 10.00 | 2.00 | 12.00 |
| Hire of Uniflote pontoon per day (or part thereof) | 105.00 | 21.00 | 126.00 |
Exeter Port Authority Marine Services
| Description | Fee (£) | VAT @20% (£) | Total charge (£) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service of a mooring | 104.17 | 20.83 | 125.00 |
| Winterise mooring (to include storage) | 58.33 | 11.67 | 70.00 |
| General labour per half hour | 40.00 | 8.00 | 48.00 |
| Hire of commercial boat with helm and crew per hour | 125.00 | 25.00 | 150.00 |
| Telehandler with driver. Suitable for moving boats and drying mooring blocks. Per hour | 150.00 | 30.00 | 180.00 |
| Telehandler with driver. Suitable for moving boats and drying mooring blocks. Per day | 625.00 | 125.00 | 750.00 |