The harbour provides the following facilities for the
fishing industry at Newlyn:-
Fish Market:
Approximately 1,500 sq.m of floor area and features two chill
rooms. Beamers are able to land their catches direct into the market.
Quayage:
Total quayage is just over 900m. Draft alongside is from zero
to 3.0m at MLWS and from 3.7m to 8.5m at MHWS.
Ice & Water:
Ice is supplied by private contractor (W. Stevenson & Sons)
from a plant very near the fish market. The plan has a capacity
of 70 tonnes of flake and crushed ice per day. The Cornish Ice Company
also supplies a number of boats. Their capacity is in the region
of 90 tonnes per day. Fresh water is also available on the quays.
Bunkers:
W. Stevenson & Sons provide a number of fuelling points at
the berth located on the North Pier. Other companies deliver fuel
by road tanker. Falmouth Oil Supplies also maintain a fuel barge,
moored in the harbour.
Fish Handling:
Boats largely use their own derricks and winches. Plastic market
boxes are provided, together with aluminium kits and scales.
Ship Repair:
There is a single slip capable of taking boats up to 27.4m in
length and 4.0m draught on spring tides. Marine engineering and
craft services are available locally.
Stores:
Provision and chandlers services are available locally.
