St Peter Port

1. Guernsey boarding position 1 Pilot boards49°25.0′N 002°30.0′W
2. Guernsey boarding position 2 Pilot boards49°30.8′N 002°27.7′W

Size limits

LOA 135m, draught 5.0m.

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 9.3m (springs), 3.6m (neaps).

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

Approach

Approach and entry: St Peter Port is approached from the S passing between the E coast of the island and The Great Bank about (0.75nm E).

The port can also be approached from the N through Little Russel.

The port is entered between the heads of Castle Breakwater and White Rock Pier.

St Peter Port Harbour Leading Lights:

Front mark: Victoria Marina South Pier Light (white framework tower red lantern, 7m high (49°27.4'N 002°31.9'W)

Rear light: (160m W of the front light) on top of the tall square white building (only visible between 260-270°).

From a position in Great Road the alignment (265°) of these lights leads into the harbour passing between Castle Breakwater and White Rock Pier into The Pool. A lighthouse stands on Castle Breakwater head and a light (round stone tower, 10m in height) is exhibited from the head of White Rock Pier.

Caution: A supporting ledge with a least depth of 2.1m extends out to 3.0m from the W side of the outer spur of White Rock Pier. Caution is necessary when manoeuvring in the vicinity.

Port limits

The port limits are 0.75nm from the N pierhead.

Traffic schemes and VTS

Traffic signals are exhibited throughout 24 hours from the signal station on the head of White Rock Pier. When a red light is exhibited, vessels cannot leave or enter the harbour.

A supplementary red light is exhibited towards the land from the SW corner of a building on New Jetty for the benefit of vessels berthed W of this jetty. When this light is exhibited, vessels must remain at their berth or mooring.

The State Harbour Master has discretion to override the lights and permit the entrance or departure of a vessel. Vessels must not enter or leave or shift berths without the prior consent of the Port Control through the Port Radio Vessels under 15m are exempt.

Anchorages

Anchoring in the harbour is not permitted, this area is kept clear for vessels entering or leaving the port.

Larger vessels may anchor approx 0.48nm ENE and 0.48nm ESE of the harbour entrance. Small vessels may anchor approx 0.35nm or 0.57nm NE of the head of Castle Breakwater.

Outer anchorage: Great Road fronts the harbour and affords good shelter from winds from SSW through W to N; the holding ground is good. Winds from between SE and SSW send in a considerable sea and swell, especially with a falling tide, rendering the anchorage untenable; conditions are also uncomfortable with strong winds from between NNE and SE.

Restrictions

Tidal access to St Sampson's Harbour, drying berths at St Peter Port.

Speed limit is 6kts between the harbour entrance and New Jetty and 4kts W of New Jetty.

Tugs

Available by arrangement with Jersey.

Charts and publications

BA 807, 808, 3140. Admiralty Pilot NP27, NP286(1).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Notify ETA 12 hours and 1 hour prior to arrival.

Vessels should inform to Port Control on VHF Ch 20 at least 3 hours prior to arrival and VHF Ch 12 when approaching the pilotage zone.

Communications

Radio: St Peter Port is in an A1 Sea Area and operates a DSC (Ch 70) service and GMDSS. If there are difficulties contacting Port Control on VHF, messages should be sent through St Peter Port CRS on VHF or MF.

VHF: Port Control: Ch 16, 12. Twenty-four hour listening watch kept on Ch 16. Working Ch 20. Telephone link calls on Ch 62.

Note: Ch 12 has a restricted output to cover the pilotage zone only.

Tel: +44 1481 720229, Fax: +44 1481 714177.

Email: [email protected]

Health

In the event of concern over matters of health and safety or to report a hazard, please email to [email protected].

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 are possible, divers are available. Slipways: Largest 15.4m long with cradle length 64m, width 12.2m and grid of similar dimensions with light displacement of 700t.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

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

Stores: Available.

Medical

Princess Elizabeth Hospital, 2.5km.

Crew change

Crew change available, through local agents.

Transport

Nearest airport: Guernsey Airport, 8.0km.

Airport facilities: Connections to the UK mainland and Europe.

Working hours

Normally 0800-1200hrs, 1300-1700hrs and as required.

Where it is

St Peter Port is located on the E coast of the Channel Island of Guernsey.

The port

The port consists of two primary harbours in Guernsey, St Peter Port and St Sampson's.

St Peter Port handles the import and export of freight, general cargo, cruise and passengers while St Sampson's handles general cargo, cements, LPG and receives fuel deliveries for the island. St Peter Port also provides essential links to key ports on the south coast of the UK and France, as well as Jersey, Alderney, Sark and Herm.

Traffic

Approx 321,000t of cargo, 1,900 vessels and 312,000 passengers handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at St Peter Port?

The pilot boards at Guernsey boarding position 1, 49°25.0′N 002°30.0′W. St Peter Port has 2 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is St Peter Port in?

Local time at St Peter Port 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 Peter Port?

1025.

Which load line zone is St Peter Port 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 Peter Port?

The UN/LOCODE of St Peter Port is GGSPT.

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