Shoreham

Size limits

LOA 104.81m, beam 16.4m, draught 6.1m, 6,408DWT.

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 MHWN 4.9m, MHWS 6.3m.

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

Approach

The entrance is between inner piers protected by outer breakwaters. The E entrance is 244m in length and W entrance is 366m in length. The entrance between the breakwaters is 122m in width and the approach channel through the two piers is 91m in width. There are spending beaches between the piers and breakwaters and resonator chambers in the E pier which reduce the wave action in the inner harbour. The middle pier divides the E and W arms of the harbour.

Port limits

The port limits extend 2nm outward of the harbour entrance.

Anchorages

Anchorage may be found between 0.3nm and 2nm off the harbour in depths between 4.0-9.0m, sand over clay and chalk initially then sand and shingle with patches of chalk further offshore.

A recommended anchorage is 2nm S of the harbour entrance in a depth of 6.0m, sand and gravel over chalk and clay, with the Head light bearing 000°.

Restrictions

Port entry signals govern the movement of traffic into and out of the port and the movement of traffic in the port. Tide tables available upon request.

Prince George Lock (PG Lock) used for recreation Vessels.

Prince Philip Lock (PP Lock) used for commercial Vessels.

Tugs

Port Authority, 720hp 10t bollard pull, diesel tug can be used if prior notice is given.

Charts and publications

BA 2044. Admiralty Pilot NP28, NP286(1).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessels over 50GT should notify ETA 24 hours prior to arrival, or as soon as within VHF range. ETA should be sent to the Harbour Master or Port Control stating, vessel's name, draught, beam and LOA.

Vessels should contact the Harbour Radio at least 1 hour before leaving or shifting berth and also when entering or leaving the locks.

Communications

VHF: Pilots and Port: Ch 16, 14.

Tugs: Ch 11.

Shoreham Harbour Radio, Tel: +44 1273 592366, Fax: +44 1273 595988, Email: [email protected]

Documents

EU arrivals, submit documents 1, 2, 4 and 7.

Note: For arrivals from EU countries, HM Customs do not require all the listed certificates unless outward clearance foreign-going is necessary.

Health

Contact port health at Brighton or Hove.

Ship Sanitation Control and Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates renewed.

Customs and immigration

Facilities are available at Newhaven.

Port State Control here: Paris MOU.

Running now: the Paris and Tokyo MOU concentrated inspection campaign on cargo securing, 1 September to 30 November 2026. Its questions are published: the questionnaire.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Transport and Security Directorate (TRANSEC) of the Department for Transport.

Position: Head of Maritime Security Operations.

Address: TRANSEC Department for Transport, 5th Floor, Southside, 105 Victoria Street, London, SW1E 6DT, United Kingdom

Tel: +44 207 944 2844 (24 hrs)

Fax: +44 207 944 2175

Email: [email protected]

Recognised Security Organisations:

RSO - ISSC Issue: Transec for passenger vessels. MCA for other vessels

RSO - Security Consultant Services: Transec for passenger vessels. MCA for other vessels.

The UK Department for Transport (DfT) is proposing, in line with EU regulations associated with the ISPS Code, to extend maritime security requirements to ships operating in domestic service and to port facilities serving them. The requirements would be based on those applicable to sea going vessels and generally would apply to domestic ships operating in 'sea areas', and which carry over 12 passengers or are over 500GT. Sea going ships which are certified to carry more than 250 passengers and tankers, especially those carrying oil and gas products, are considered as having the potential to be a target for attack.

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

Repairs

All types of repairs available.

Dry docks

Drydock: Length 50.5m, length at block level 45.2m, width at block level 8.5m, depth over block at normal dock level 4.7m.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available alongside.

Bunkering: Bunkering mostly available by road tanker.

Stores: Available locally and also at Brighton Marina.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Royal Sussex County Hospital, 8.9km.

Crew change

Possible. There are no restrictions.

Transport

Nearest airport: Brighton City Airport, 4.8km.

Nearest railway: Shoreham-by-Sea, 2.6km.

Working hours

Mon-Fri 0600-2200hrs. Overtime is available.

Where it is

Shoreham is located on the S coast near Brighton within 88km of London.

The port

A general cargo and small bulker port with many private wharves handling their own cargoes for vessels of 3,500-8,000DWT range according to port location. Third party traffic is handled by port's own and private stevedoring companies. The port works on a tidally restrictive basis with access for commercial ships 7 hours on each high tide dependent on draught

The port has motorway links (M23, M25) to all industrial areas via M3, M4, M1, M2 and M20. Scope exists for terminal operations in pulp, paper, timber, steel and bulk commodities.

Traffic

Approx 1,400,000t of cargo and 300 vessels handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Shoreham?

Compulsory for vessel over LOA 50m and those carrying dangerous cargoes.

What time zone is Shoreham in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Shoreham?

The deepest berth listed is at Shoreham Oil Terminal: 6.10 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Shoreham?

1025.

Which load line zone is Shoreham in?

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

Who carries out Port State Control at Shoreham?

Port State Control at Shoreham: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Shoreham?

The UN/LOCODE of Shoreham is GBSHO.

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