Vessels wishing to arrange a bridge lift should contact the Harbour Office on 01493 335501.
Vessels should contact Haven and Breydon Bridges on VHF Channel 12 prior to passing through the bridge and follow the Bridge Masters instructions.
Bridge lifts are arranged in order to group vessels together and minimise disruption to the towns traffic. Lifts can be arranged during normal working hours but avoiding the peak traffic periods - 08:00 to 09:15 and 12:00 to 13:00. The last lift of the day is normally 16:00. Haven Bridge is only manned for planned lifts and arrangements must be made prior to the last working day before the weekend (or Bank Holiday), in order that lifts can be planned and staff informed.
Breydon Bridge is manned from 0800 to 1700 during Winter months and Sunrise to Sunset in the Summer months.
Inbound vessels should contact Port Operations on VHF Channel 12 prior to approaching the entrance to request clearance to enter. They should also obey the Port signal lights displayed from the end of South Pier.
Lifts of Breydon Bridge will be arranged to accommodate vessels using this lift of the Haven Bridge. Vessels passing through the Harbour should be aware of the possibility of large vessels manoeuvring or swinging in the restricted Port area and must advise Port Operations of their movements. They should obey the stop signals exhibited at the Port Operations building in Brush Bend and await North of the Lifeboat Station if the lights are on signifying that there is another vessel inbound.
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Haven Bridge
Breydon Bridge
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