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, bridge lifts and Pilotage Exemption Certificates. Operational and marine port information is available through this office.
Port Operations
Port Operations is located on the South side of Brush Bend 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 faxed to Port Operations.
Port Operations is the first line contact for emergency response within the port.
| • Call Sign: |
“Yarmouth Radio” |
| • Telephone: |
+44 (0) 1493 335511 |
| • Facsimile: |
+44 (0) 1493 653464 |
| • Email: |
portops@eastportuk.co.uk |
Vessel Reporting Requirements
All vessels must comply with the appropriate pre-arrival or departure notification requirements either via their Agent or through Port Operations.
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 Port Operations on VHF Channel 12 giving 1 hour's notice whenever possible.
Tug services are provided through the Port's contract with an approved tug operator. Bookings for tugs should be made through Port Operations 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 Port Operations, Pilot Station or the Harbour Office. Vessels encountering depths within the port less than expected should notify Port Operations