St Helier

1. Saint Helier boarding, vessels approaching from S Pilot boards49°08.0′N 002°06.2′W
2. Saint Helier boarding, vessels approaching from W Pilot boards49°10.1′N 002°13.5′W

Size limits

Largest vessels handled: The largest vessel to regularly use the port is the "Commodore Clipper", Ro-Ro passenger ferry, LOA 130m, beam 30m and draught 6.0m.

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 12.2m springs, 4.1m neaps.

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

Approach

Approaching from W: Steer on the alignment of La Greve d'Azette leading marks and Dog's Nest Beacon bearing 082°, to pass between West La Cloche and West Rock.

From a position S of the Breakwater End the alignment (022.75°) of these lights leads in the fairway through Small Road passing:

Between West Rock (0.55nm) which, marked by a beacon (red and white bands letter 'O' topmark) and East Rock (0.625nm SSE), marked on its SW side by a lightbuoy (starboard side). Then, between Platte Rock and associated dangers (0.45nm SSE) marked by a single light beacon (port hand) and Sharp Rock (0.5nm SE) then, between Crapaud of the Castle (0.275nm SE) marked on its SE side by No 2 and No 4 Buoys (port hand) moored close SE and NNE to the required berths.

Care should be taken during the E going tidal stream when altering course from the alignment of the Albert Pier leading marks as there is a danger of being set towards the reefs on the E side of the passage.

Small vessels with local knowledge may pass between Breakwater End and Platte Rock, keeping the conspicuous chimney of La Collette power station just open of Breakwater End, bearing 066°, to ensure passing S of the rock, awash, 0.1nm N of Oyster Rocks.

Approaching from S: Steer with the leading marks on Albert Pier bearing 023°, which leads between West La Cloche and East La Cloche into Small Road.

St Helier Harbour Leading Lights:

The alignment (078°) of leading lights (white column, 0.6nm E ) exhibited near the S end of Old Harbour leads through the entrance to St Helier harbour.

Entry into Small Road: Near LW at night should not be attempted without local knowledge. In strong winds large vessels are advised to wait until after HW before entering harbour.

Port limits

Reporting points for inward clearance: Abeam of La Fret Point or Demie de Pas Beacon.

Traffic schemes and VTS

Note - To the E of Longitude 2°02.10'W radar coverage by VTS may be limited.

All vessels over LOA25m and vessels engaged in towage, are designated as reporting vessels and are to participate in the VTS. Non-reporting vessels and leisure vessels should monitor on VHF Ch 14 while in the VTS area.

International Port Traffic signals are used with lights exhibited from the base of port control on Victoria Pierhead and at the entrance of St Helier and Elizabeth Marina single long range lights are exhibited from the top of the port control tower. Vessels of less than 25m may enter the harbour contrary to the main light signals. Such vessels must remain on the starboard side when passing between the pierheads (Port control/traffic management VHF Ch 14. Weather information VHF Ch 18).

Anchorages

Available, St Aubins Bay in 6.0m, max length 140m.

The best positions lie to the NW and N of Diamond Rock (49°10.0'N 002°08.0'W), which lies in the middle of the entrance to the bay and is marked on its SSE side by a lightbuoy (port hand) in depths of approx 4-5m, where vessels can ride out the S gales in safety being out of the strength of the tidal stream, and where the sea and swell are broken by the outlying reefs. A berth nearer to St Helier may be found 0.35nm E of Ruaudiere Rock (49°09.0'N 002°08.0'W) in depths of approx 5m. Further berths may be found N and S respectively of the same rock.

Prohibited anchorage:

Vessels are not permitted to anchor in Small Road, the fairway or in any place other than indicated by the harbour master.

A deactivated submarine cable exists in the fairway through the entrance to St Helier harbour.

Restrictions

Entry and departure may depend on tidal conditions and size of vessel.

Tugs

There is one tug, "Duke of Normandy" length 23m, 91GT, bollard pull 8.5t, fitted with 2 fire monitors, which is owned by Jersey Harbours. One hours notice is required. There is also a 530hp launch available.

La Collette Tanker Berth: In good weather the line handling company will provide a small workboat with a l.25 tonne bollard pull that can be used to assist berthing. A tug is compulsory when winds blow above 20kts, depending on wind direction. The Harbour Authority will advise on this and whether a tug is to be used. Details of La Collette Tanker Berth Limitations can be found on the Jersey Ports website: www.ports.je

Mooring

La Collette Tanker Berth: The basin is 130m long and 90m wide (base of foundations on N side). The berth has yokahama fenders. Bow and stern lines are secured to the shore and a mooring buoy. Vessels are required to use their own springs both forward and aft. Two head lines and two stern lines as well as a single breast line fore and aft are provided from ashore. These are inspected and changed at regular intervals.

All vessels using this berth must be fitted with an operational bow thruster. Vessels of under 80m in length (mainly LPG vessels) are usually turned short round to starboard inside the basin. Most other vessels are stopped off the basin entrance, swung to port and stern boarded towards the berth.

Charts and publications

BA 3278, 3655, 1137. Admiralty Pilot NP27, NP286(1).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

ETA at least 24hrs in advance of arrival booked via Local Agent.

Four hours before arrival, confirm ETA.

One hour before arrival, confirm ETA to Pilot Station. .

Communications

Traffic signal lights are displayed from the head of Victoria Pier. All vessels should keep a listening watch on VHF Ch 14 in the approaches and when manoeuvring in the harbour.

Bailiwick of Jersey (Immigration Office):

Address: Maritime House, La Route du Port Elizabeth, St Helier, Jersey JE1 1JD.

Tel: +44 1534 447979. Fax: +44 1534 448027.

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.gov.je

Health

Rabies prevention regulations prohibit the landing of any animal susceptible to rabies.

Provisions, including bunkers and fresh water, are available.

Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates can be issued.

Customs and immigration

The islands are not part of the European Union but are part of the Customs Territory of the European Community (via the Treaty on European Union).

Flags

Courtesy flag: British Red Ensign.

Notices and regulations

Before entering or leaving the port or shifting berth within the port, vessels over LOA 25m must obtain prior permission from port control.

The speed of vessels within the harbour must not exceed 5kts.

No vessel is permitted to anchor in Small Road, the fairway or in any place other than indicated by the harbour master.

International Regulations for Prevention of Collision at Sea apply.

Vessels over 25m in length must contact port control before entering the harbour.

ISPS

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

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.

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

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 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

Repairs

Minor repairs can be undertaken.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available at 20tph.

Bunkering: Fuel and diesel oil bunkers available by road tanker if required.

Stores: Available

Medical

Hospital 0.4km from the port.

Transport

Nearest airport: Jersey, 9.6km.

Airport facilities: Mainland and European connections, crew change and air freight facilities.

Working hours

Normally Mon-Fri 0800-1300hrs and 1400-1700hrs (overtime available when required).

Where it is

St Helier is located on E coast of St. Aubin Bay on the Channel Island of Jersey. Also known as the Bailiwick of Jersey, the island is on an archipelago in the English Channel, off the French coast of Normandy.

The port

St Helier is the capital of the island of Jersey and is the island's only commercial port handling breakbulk, dry bulk, containers, liquid cargoes and a considerable volume of passenger traffic, particularly in the summer months. The port has five main quays or piers, in between yacht marinas. Over 96% of all imported goods enter Jersey via its port. Tourism is the main industry with two Ro-Ro ferry berths handling freight and passenger services.

Traffic

Approx 2,383 vessels, 667,638 passengers using 111,800 vehicles and 503,097t of cargo handled per year.

Where does the pilot board at St Helier?

The pilot boards at Saint Helier boarding, vessels approaching from S, 49°08.0′N 002°06.2′W. St Helier has 2 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is St Helier in?

Local time at St Helier 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 St Helier?

1025.

Which load line zone is St Helier 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 St Helier?

The UN/LOCODE of St Helier is JESTH.

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