MARINE - PORT INFORMATION

RIVER PORT

EastPort UK is owned and operated by Great Yarmouth Port Company Limited. Individual berths are operated by the Company, berth operators or private berth owners.

The following information indicates the requirements of G.Y.P.C., but individual berth operators or owners may implement their own additional requirements.

Harbour Office, EastPort UK House, South Beach Parade, Great Yarmouth, NR30 3GY

Please contact this office for tug orders and Pilotage Exemption Certificates. Operational and marine port information is available through this office.

Marine Services

Marine Services is located within the Harbour Office at EastPort UK House and maintains a 24-hour watch on VHF Channel 12. The service is provided with radar coverage, AIS, CCTV and tidal monitoring. All VHF and telephone communications are recorded. This station has the Company’s only 24-hour fax facility. ISPS Pre-arrival Notification and Dangerous Goods Declarations must be emailed or faxed to Marine Services.

Marine Services is the first line contact for emergency response within the port.

 Vessel Reporting Requirements

All vessels must comply with the appropriate pre-arrival or departure notification requirements either via their Agent or through Marine Services.

Pilotage

The Port’s Pilotage Service is detailed under Pilotage Information

Mooring & Boat Services 

Mooring services are available 24/7 by contacting either Yarmouth Pilots or Marine Services on VHF Channel 12 giving 8 hours notice with confirmation at least 1 hour prior to arrival.

Tug services are provided through the Port's contract with an approved tug operator.  Bookings for tugs should be made through Marine Services after consultation with the Pilots.

The Company operates a "shipping off" service for personnel, using the Pilot boats or the survey launch "Compass". Pilot boats can carry up to 4 passengers and the "Compass" up to 6 passengers.

All passengers must wear lifejackets and follow the instructions of the Coxswain. Stores can be carried although space is limited. There is a weight limit of 20 Kg on individual items on the Pilot boats.

Access to Vessels

All vessels are required to provide a safe means of access in accordance with the Merchant Shipping (Means of Access) Regulations 1988.

Hydrography

The Company undertakes hydrographic surveys of the river and its approaches.  Sounding sheets for individual berths are available for viewing at Marine Services, Pilot Station or the Harbour Office. Vessels encountering depths within the port less than expected should notify Marine Services.