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Ports in Guernsey
NaviBoss has port guides for 2 ports in Guernsey, 2 of them with the pilot boarding place on the chart. Its coast lies in NAVAREA I, buoyage follows IALA region A.
All 2 ports in Guernsey
Each name opens its port guide: where the pilot boards, local time and summer time, water density, load line zone, the maximum draft per terminal, reporting before arrival and inspections.
| Port | UN/LOCODE | Pilot | Deepest berth | Warnings area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderney | GGACI | Yes | — | NAVAREA I |
| St Peter Port | GGSPT | Yes | — | NAVAREA I |
Navigational warnings
Guernsey's waters are in NAVAREA I. A ship there keeps the in-force warnings of that area, and of any NAVAREA it passes on the way.
Before you call at Guernsey
Pre-arrival reporting
Vessels seeking access to ports in Guernsey should expect to provide information regarding crew, passengers, personal effects, bills of lading, arms, manifests and health.
Please see - https://www.gov.gg/vesseldeclaration
Please see pre-arrival information of individual ports for more details.
Search and rescue
The Bailiwick, via the UK government, is signed up for the Mancheplan under which France and the UK agree jointly to respond to calls for Search and Rescue and work together to tackle pollution incidents.
Guernsey Coastguard. Tel: +44 (0) 1481 720672. Email: [email protected]
ISPS (ship and port security)
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
Dialling code +44. · Pound Sterling (£) (GBP) consisting of 100 pence.
These country notes come from public port references and some may be several years old. Check with your agent.
Questions about ports in Guernsey
How many ports in Guernsey have a NaviBoss port guide?
2 ports, 2 of them with at least one pilot boarding place on the chart. Each guide gives the pilot station, local time, water density, load line zone, maximum draft per terminal, pre-arrival reporting and inspections.
Which NAVAREA is Guernsey in?
Guernsey's ports lie in NAVAREA I (1). Navigational warnings for those waters are broadcast by that area's coordinator.
Which IALA buoyage region does Guernsey use?
IALA region A: red to port when entering harbour.
What time zone are Guernsey's ports in?
UTC+0, with a summer-time change during the year.
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