With the start of the boating season approaching, the Alderney Harbour Office is preparing to reintroduce seasonal harbour infrastructure and services. Harbour users are advised of the following key dates and operational updates ahead of the busy months in the harbour.

Pontoons

The inner sections of the Harbour Pontoon facility, including the passenger landing pontoon and access bridge, are scheduled for installation on Friday 10th April. Additional pontoon sections will be installed later in the season in response to demand.

Water Taxi Service

The Water Taxi service will resume on Friday 10th April, coinciding with the installation of the pontoons. During the early spring period, the service will operate on weekends only, before expanding to daily service during the summer months.

Water Taxi Operating Hours (BST)

10 April – 17 May – Fri–Sun: 0800–0000
18 May – 30 June – Mon–Thu: 0800–2200 and Fri–Sun: 0800–0000
1 July – 10 September – Daily: 0800–0000
11 September – 26 September – Fri–Sun: 0800–0000

The service is scheduled to conclude for the season on Sunday 27 September at 2000.

Water Taxi Contact – Mobile: 07781 121046 and VHF: Channel 73

Mooring Maintenance

Annual servicing of all outer harbour moorings will begin on 8th April. The diving and servicing work is expected to take approximately 14 days to complete. During this period, crane activity will be limited to general cargo operations and essential lifts to minimise disruption to the maintenance programme.

Mooring holders who have not yet recovered ropes and tackle from their allocated buoy are asked to contact the Harbour Office to arrange collection or make an enquiry.

Harbour Office

From Friday 17th April, the Harbour Office will be fully staffed at weekends and Bank Holidays between 0800 and 1700. During these periods, vessel safety traffic and passage reporting should be directed to Alderney Port Control on VHF Channel 74.

Emergencies and Enquiries

Maritime emergencies should be reported to Alderney Coastguard on VHF Channel 16 or by dialling 999.

For enquiries or to report an issue, please contact the Duty Harbour Officer: Harbour Office
Tel: 01481 820070 Email: harbour@alderney.gov.gg

Please note that some services and facilities may be affected when weather conditions exceed safe operational limits.

The Harbour Office looks forward to welcoming Harbour users back for the season and thanks the community for their cooperation during the preparation period.