PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Peel
Pilot
updated Sep 2017Not compulsory but is available on request and can be contacted on VHF Ch 12 or 16.
Note: VHF range 3.0nm. Signals from Peel may be difficult to receive if approaching from S.
Key data
updated Sep 2017Size limits
LOA 112m, draught 6.2m.
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 4.0m (neaps).
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peel Terminal | — | — | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Sep 2017Approach
The port is approached from the open waters of the Irish Sea and entered from ENE between the breakwater and the head of a groyne.
Directions: From open water, approach to the port can be made from between W and NNE. If approaching from NW, Peel is not always easy to identify as mist collects in its valley; if approaching from N, vessels should pass:
Clear of Craig Rock (54°16.0'N 004°40.0'W) and the unmarked wreck lying WSW, then:
E of the head of the breakwater from which a light (white tower, 8.0m in height) is exhibited, then to the berth.
Cautions: An obstruction, consisting of concrete blocks protecting a sewer outfall with a least depth of 4.9m over it, lies 100m ENE of the head of the breakwater and a shoal patch with a least depth 4.7m over it lies close S of the breakwater head.
Submarine cables linking Isle of Man and Northern Ireland lies NNE through the outer harbour from a position from the shore 0.2nm E of the entrance to the inner harbour, then NW towards the Irish coast.
Port limits
Defined on Admiralty Chart No 2696.
Anchorages
Anchorage is available approx 0.5nm NE of Breakwater Lighthouse.
Restrictions
All entries subject to approval by harbour office.
The seaward end of the breakwater is closed whilst tankers are discharging/ballasting. The breakwater is untenable in strong winds from W through NW to NE.
Tugs
None are on station but they can be arranged through agent or direct through Laxey Towing Company, Tel: +44(0) 1624 861724.
Mooring
Other than a dedicated tanker berth at the breakwater, all other berths are on a first come first served basis and by permission of the harbour office.
Charts and publications
BA 2696, 2094. Admiralty Pilot NP37, NP286(1).
Reporting before arrival
updated Sep 2017ETA and pre-arrival notices
ETA to be advised to harbour office, 24 hours in advance.
Communications
VHF: Ch 12 and Ch 16 (0800-1600hrs). Out of hours, VHF Ch 12 calls will be answered by the Marine Operation Centre in Douglas.
Tel: +44 1624 842338 or +44 1624 686628 (24 hrs), Fax: +44 1624 842338/626403, Email: [email protected]
Notice of readiness
Notice of readiness should be tendered 1 hour in advance.
Health
As for United Kingdom.
Customs and immigration
As for United Kingdom, Tel: +44 1624 643100.
Notices and regulations
Harbour by laws apply.
Inspections
ISPS
ISPS Designated Authority: Marine Administration.
Position: Principal Marine Surveyor
Address: Peregrine House, Peel Road, Douglas, IM1 5EH, Isle of Man.
Tel: +44 1624 688500
Fax: +44 1624 688501
Mob: +44 7624 493467
E-mail: [email protected]
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Port services
updated Sep 2017Repairs
Small repairs can be carried out.
Bunkers, water and stores
Water: Available.
Bunkering: Delivered by road tanker.
Stores: Available but only in small quantities.
Medical
Peel Medical Centre, 1km.
Transport
Nearest airport: Isle of Man (Ronaldsway) Airport, 17km.
Working hours
Normally Mon-Sun 0800-1600hrs.
About Peel
updated Sep 2017Where it is
Peel is situated on the W coast of the Isle of Man, at the entrance to the River Neb and E sides of St. Patrick’s Isle.
The port
The port has a small commercial harbour, offers deepwater berths at the Breakwater which handles general cargo, passengers, cruise and liquid cargo.
Questions about Peel
What are the pilot arrangements at Peel?
Not compulsory but is available on request and can be contacted on VHF Ch 12 or 16.
What time zone is Peel in?
Local time at Peel 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 Peel?
1025.
Which load line zone is Peel 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 Peel?
The UN/LOCODE of Peel is IMPEL.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Peel say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.
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