Alderney

1. Alderney Harbour (Braye) pilot boarding Pilot boards49°44.5′N 002°10.4′W

Size limits

LOA 80m.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Tides

Range 6.2m.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Approach

Directions for Alderney Harbour:

General information: Particular attention is drawn to the fact that the present visible end of Admiralty Breakwater terminates so abruptly as to resemble the original finished end. Mariners rounding it without paying attention to the marks and directions given, run the risk of grounding on the submerged portion of the breakwater which extends submerged about 0.3nm further NE.

The W'ly going stream, especially at spring tides, sets strongly across the harbour entrance and on to the submerged end of the breakwater for about 9.5 hours. Great caution, particularly at night, is necessary in entering and mariners should always be ready to anchor in case of necessity.

Approaching from NE of the island.

The tidal streams must be carefully considered in this approach especially during the SW'ly going stream which sets strongly over Sauquet Rock (49°44.0'N 002°09.0'W) and the other dangers lying off the NE coast of the island.

Clearing bearings: The line of bearing 262° of Casquets Light (49°43.0'N 002°23.0'W) open N of Burhou, about 5nm E, or alternatively, the alignment (275°) of the S extremity of Burhou with Ortac, 1.5nm W, clears these dangers to the N and also ensures being in The Swinge or Channel stream for approaching the harbour entrance.

Braye Day Marks:

Front mark (white conical beacon) (49°43.0'N 002°11.8'W) at the head of Old Harbour Pier.

Rear mark. Sainte Anne's Church (0.55nm SW of the front mark).

These leading marks are frequently difficult to identify especially in the afternoon light when the village of Braye lies in the shadow of the hill behind. It is recommended that these marks are used by small craft only.

Braye Co-Located Day Marks and Leading Lights:

Both marks are orange triangles with synchronised quick flash lights.

Front light, Q.8m9M (49°43.5'N, 002°11.8'W) on the elbow of the old harbour pier. Rear light Q17m12M (0.18nm SW of the front mark).

From the NE of the harbour the alignment (210.5°) of the leading marks by day for small craft, or day and night in the alignment (215°) of the day/leading light leads in to the harbour.

From west and north-west-leading marks.

Approaching from W and NW and when the E'ly going stream is running the alignment (142°) of the following marks leads in the approach until the harbour leading marks come into line. When the W'ly going stream is running the line of bearing more than 143°of the rear leading marks, and well open E of the front mark, should be followed to allow for the set of the tidal stream.

Front mark. Beacon (white, white globe topmark) (49°44.0'N 002°10.9W) on the N extremity of Homet des Pies.

Rear mark. Beacon (black with white band, triangle topmarks) (0.4nm SE of the front mark).

Clearing marks:

Front mark. Chateau a L'Etoc Point Light (49°44.0'N 002° 11.0'W).

Rear Mark. Alderney Light (0.5nm ESE of the front mark). The alignment (111°) of these marks clears NNE of Nannels Reef (49°44.0'N 002°15.0'W) and the submerged outer part of Admiralty Breakwater. Mariners should keep a prudent distance NE of this alignment.

At night from NW keep NE of the alignment of the clearing marks and in the white sector (111°-151°) of Chateau a L'Etoc Point Light IsoWR4s. The submerged outer portion of Admiralty Breakwater is covered by the red sector (111°-071°) of the light. The Breakwater head is lit with LFI.10s.

Fairway: An approach fairway, with depths of less than 5.0m and about 55m wide, extends from a position 200m within the breakwater head towards the commercial berths situated on the W side of Braye Jetty, from which a light is exhibited. The outer end of the fairway is marked by No1 Lightbuoy (starboard hand) (49°43.8'N 002°11.6'W) and the inner end of a lightbuoy, (starboard hand) 0.225nm SW. No 2 Lightbuoy (port hand) is moored 0.125nm S of No 1 Lightbuoy; this lightbuoy, together with a second lightbuoy (port hand) 0.15nm SW, on the SE side of the fairway indicate a turning area for vessels backing out from the commercial berths.

Approaching from NE steer on the alignment of Saint Anne's Church spire and white conical beacon on the head of Old Harbour Pier, bearing 210.5°; this transit leads close E of the submerged portion of the breakwater and is therefore only recommended for small craft.

At night, Sector Q Fl leading lights, bearing 215°. The fairway is marked by 4 lit buoys.

Entering harbour: The harbour is entered between the submerged portion of Admiralty breakwater which forms a reef with numerous isolated heads, and Aiguillons, 0.2nm E, a group of rocks the NE and largest of which is 1.0m in height, situated approx 0.125nm N of Bibette Head (49°43.9'N 002°11.0'W), the entrance point of the harbour.

Port limits

The port limits are from the Grois Rocks (49°44.2'N 002°10.6'W) W to 49°44.2'N 002°11.4'W, then in a 200° direction to the breakwater end.

Traffic schemes and VTS

None.

Anchorages

Anchorage is available in the centre of Braye Bay, sheltered except in N-NE'ly winds. Depth of anchorage 70-11m CD, holding ground sand.

Restrictions

Vessels enter at Harbour Master's discretion. Call "Alderney Radio" for permission and directions.

Tugs

None available, pilot boat available to assist vessels berth.

Mooring

There are 70 yellow mooring buoys available for visiting small craft.

Charts and publications

BA 60, 2845, 3653. Admiralty Pilot NP27, NP286(1).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessels should send ETA, LOA and draught to the Harbour Master, at least 24 hours in advance.

Communications

VHF: Harbour Office: Ch 16, 74, callsign "Alderney Radio", Apr-Oct 0800-1700hrs, 7 days a week; Oct-Mar 0800-1700hrs Mon-Fri.

Outside these hours vessels should contact St Peter Port.

Standard messages

None.

Notice of readiness

NOR to be tendered as soon as possible.

Health

Pratique to be applied for on arrival and may be made by radio.

Customs and immigration

Call Alderney Radio or the Harbour Master's office.

Note: Channel Islands are non-UK and non-EU. (See country information).

Notices and regulations

Landing in not permitted on the breakwater.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority for Guernsey: Guernsey Harbour Authority

Position: Harbour Master

Address: PO Box 631, St Julian's Emplacement, St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 6DL

Tel: +44 1481 720229

Fax: +44 1481 714177

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.guernseyharbours.gov.gg

The Channel Islands, Jersey, Guernsey and Alderney, lie to the S of the English Channel in the bight formed by the N coast of Brittany. They are Dependencies of the Crown of the United Kingdom. They do not form a part of the United Kingdom and are not a part of the European Union.

ISPS Designated Authority for Alderney: Alderney Harbour Authority

Position: Deputy Harbour Master.

Address: Harbour Office, Braye Harbour, Alderney.

Tel: +44 1481 822620

Fax: +44 1481 823699

Mob: +44 7781 119184

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.alderney.gov.gg

ISPS Designated Authority for Jersey Harbours: Jersey Harbour Authority

Position: Harbour Master

Address:

Tel: +44 1534 447758

Fax: +44 1534 447768

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.portofjersey.je

For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org

Repairs

Minor repairs only. Divers available.

Dry docks

None available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Bunkers are available by road tanker.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Mignot Memorial Hospital, 1km.

Crew change

Not available.

Transport

Nearest airport: Alderney, 2km.

Airport facilities: Flights to Guernsey, Jersey and Southampton.

Working hours

Normally Mon-Fri 0800-1700hrs.

Outside these hours the harbour is closed to commercial traffic, hours can be extended by arrangement.

Where it is

Alderney is located in the Channel Islands 52nm off the S coast of England.

The port

The harbour is formed by a breakwater, with a length of 900m and a further abandoned and submerged section forming a reef approx 550m.

The port (Braye) is small, possessing only one jetty with accommodation for 2 vessels.

Cargo handled: General cargo, cruise and passengers.

Where does the pilot board at Alderney?

The pilot boards at Alderney Harbour (Braye) pilot boarding, 49°44.5′N 002°10.4′W.

What time zone is Alderney in?

Local time at Alderney is UTC+0. Clocks go to UTC+1 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+0 on 31 Oct 2027.

What is the water density at Alderney?

1025.

Which load line zone is Alderney in?

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Alderney?

The UN/LOCODE of Alderney is GGACI.

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