ABP South Wales
Ryder Cup 2010
CRUISE OPPORTUNITIES
In September 2010, the Celtic Manor Resort will host the World’s third largest sporting event – the Ryder Cup. The event draws a significant number of visitors (approx 40,000 per day) over the several days of the competition, many of whom will require overnight accommodation as near to the course as possible.
Significant corporate hospitality opportunities exist.
Port of Cardiff
Cardiff is currently marketed as a Cruise destination and the port is located within a mile of Cardiff Bay with its bars and restaurants. The land based offer for cruise vessels calling for the Ryder Cup is perhaps more suitable than Newport, and the Port handles less bulk cargoes. The port is 19 miles from the Celtic manor Resort and the port also benefits from being adjacent to the Cardiff Heliport that could transport guests to the competition. Maximum Vessel Size: Max LOA 240m* Max Beam 26m* Max Draft 9m*
* Larger vessels may be accepted up to the maximum lock size of 259m LOA x 27.4m Beam x 10m Draught, subject
to approval by the Harbour master
Vessel acceptance must be confirmed with the Harbour Master Available Berths: Cardiff has a number of port customers that have contractual agreements allowing them to bring vessels into the port. During the Ryder Cup, commercial shipping operations will continue and therefore vessels will need to be berthed so that they do not interfere with other port operations. The initial proposals below can be accommodated without interfering with current operational requirements, but should additional berths be required, then it may be possible to increase availability by negotiating with port users.
Cross Berth, Q.A. Dock Roath Basin
West Side, Q.A. Dock
Kings Wharf, Q.A. Dock
Cruise Berth, Roath Dock
Berth Cross Berth, Queen Alexandra Dock West Side, Queen Alexandra Dock Kings Wharf, Queen Alexandra Dock Roath Dock Cruise Berth (Day Visits Only) Roath Basin
No. of vessels 1 1 1 1
Numerous
Max LOA 150m 240m 130m 170m 140m
Max Beam 26m 26m 26m 26m 24m
Max Draft 7.5m 9m 9m 9m 5m
Port of Newport
The Port of Newport is located a few miles from the Celtic Manor Resort that can be accessed by Dual Carriageway, without the need to drive on the M4. Whilst The Port of Newport is not normally marketed as a cruise destination, the proximity to the event offers some excellent opportunities. Current port facilities do not cater for passenger traffic, however temporary structures and security facilities can be provided as required, utilising existing port quayside facilities. Maximum Vessel Size: Max LOA 244m Max Beam 30.1m Max Draft 10.4m
Vessel acceptance must be confirmed with the Harbour Master Available Berths: Newport has a number of port customers that have contractual agreements allowing them to bring vessels into the port. During the Ryder Cup, commercial shipping operations will continue and therefore vessels will need to be berthed so that they do not interfere with other port operations. The initial proposals below can be accommodated without interfering with current operational requirements, but should additional berths be required, then it may be possible to increase availability by negotiating with port users. (Note that the following photos are to give an indication of berths and are not drawn to scale)
North Dock Middle Quay East Lock 20 Hoist
South Quay
Berth South Quay Middle Quay 20 Hoist * East Lock North dock *
No. of vessels 1 1(+1 one on the offside) 1 1 4+(Super Yachts, + offside berths)
Max LOA 244m 190m 160m 140m 120m
Max Beam 30.1m 30.1m 30.1m 19m 17m
Max Draft 10.4m 9m 5.5m 6m 6m
* Vessel access (gangway/stores) must be via central former hoist
* A number of small vessels or Super Yachts could be berthed in the North Dock
Port of Barry
Barry is not currently marketed as a Cruise destination although there are a number of berths available in Number 1 dock that are currently not utilised for commercial operations. Barry would be suitable for smaller cruise vessels and large yachts. Maximum Vessel Size: Berth South side Number 1 Dock No. of vessels Numerous Max LOA 160m + Max Beam 19.2m Max Draft 9m
South Side Number 1 Dock
Port of Swansea
Swansea is currently marketed as a Cruise destination and the port is located within a short distance of the centre of Swansea and is approximately 55 miles from the Celtic Manor Resort. The port is perhaps most suitable for vessels that may choose to visit for one day of the competition and therefore want to minimise the sailing time to the port from their previous port of call. Vessels could however also stay for the duration of the competition. Maximum Vessel Size: Berth King’s Dock No. of vessels 4+ Max LOA 200m Max Beam 26.2 Max Draft 9.9m
Vessel acceptance must be confirmed with the Harbour Master
Previous events have made use of Cruise Ships to provide accommodation. Cruise operators have run Ryder Cup Cruises that include a call for the duration of the event. Smaller cruise ships and super-yachts can also be used for unique hospitality packages. In order to maximise the benefits that the South Wales Ports can provide during the event, this initial technical document is designed to indicate the potential uses of each of the South Wales Ports for vessels calling for the event.
SWANSEA
RYDER CUP NEWPORT CARDIFF BARRY