Source: Channel Islands – States of Alderney
Media Release
Date: 26th March 2025
Pre-season update for Harbour Users
Spring is fast approaching and therefore it is time to update Harbour users with some useful dates and information regarding the introduction of seasonal infrastructure and Harbour services.
Pontoons
The inner sections of the Harbour Pontoon facility are scheduled for installation on Friday the 11th of April, this will include the passenger landing pontoon and access bridge. The remaining sections will be introduced according to demand.
Water taxi
The Water taxi service will also commence operations on Friday the 11th of April to coincide with the pontoon’s installation. Following a successful trial in 2024, the operating hours will continue be restricted to a weekend only service during the spring months.
Taxi Hours (Times in BST)
· Weekends and Bank Holidays: 0800-0000
· Monday-Thursday (April & May): No taxi available
· Weekdays: June – August: 0800-0000
Taxi Mobile telephone: 07781 121 046 VHF Ch 73
Mooring maintenance
The servicing of all outer Harbour Moorings is due to commence on the 2nd of April. The diving and servicing work takes approximately 14 days to complete, during this time crane activity will be restricted to general cargo working and essential lifts to ensure that the project does not suffer unnecessary delays.
Any mooring holders who have not already recovered ropes and tackle from their allocated mooring buoy may contact the Harbour Office to arrange collection or make an enquiry.
Please note that the availability of some services and facilities may vary when weather conditions exceed safe working limits.
Harbour Office
The Harbour Office will be staffed at weekends and Bank Holidays from Friday the 18th of April between the hours of0800 and 1700. During these times vessel safety traffic and passage reporting can be directed to Alderney Port Control on VHF Channel 74.
Maritime Emergencies can be reported to Alderney Coastguard on VHF Channel 16 or by dialling 999.
Please contact the Harbour Office on 01481 820070 or email harbour@alderney.gov.gg for enquiries or to report an issue or incident to the Duty Harbour Officer.
ENDS