Portland Harbour

Portland Harbour

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Licensing Information

Licence Required?

Yes - but not included in British Canoeing Membership

Permit is required, not included in PUK membership. Permits ring 017687 74649 or visit https://www.portland-port.co.uk/leisure/harbour-dues-permits/ 

VHF Channel 74

Portland Harbour has three entrances to the Inner Harbour, North Ship Channel, East Ship Channel, and South Ship Channel.

East Ship Channel is the main commercial vessel entrance. 95% of all large commercial vessel traffic to the Inner Harbour will transit through this entrance. All vessels are requested to call ‘Portland Harbour Radio’ on VHF Ch74 before transiting this entrance to check for traffic information.

North Ship Channel is the main leisure traffic entrance to the harbour but occasionally this may be used for large commercial vessels.

Recreational users of the harbour are advised to keep clear of these entrances unless transiting through.

When a large commercial vessel (above 50m) is transiting East Ship Channel, traffic lights in the form of three vertical lights will be lit on the entrance being used to indicate the direction of travel of the commercial vessel. When the traffic lights are active the commercial vessel has right of way through the entrance.

https://www.portland-port.co.uk/company/history/ 

https://www.portland-port.co.uk/leisure/activities/sups-and-kayaks/ 

Safety information

The water moving under the Ferrybridge in and out of the Fleet Lagoon can be fast moving and catch users unaware. Be cautious when passing the ‘New Channel’ and be prepared for delayed fast water movement after high and low water times.

Beware crossing the entrances to the Harbour (North and East and South Ship Channel) and do not transit into the controlled area of the Port.)