With effect from 0800hrs on 24th January, the operation of Harbour control will move from the Fisheries Department to the Maritime Authority, which is located in the Old Design Office.
There will be no changes to VHF reporting, with the call sign of Stanley Port Control and the working channel of VHF Channel 10, remaining the same. All other VHF communications are to be conducted on alternate working channels.
Maritime reports are to be made in accordance with the requirements detailed in the Admiralty list of radio signals. Vessels, agents and operators are to note that these requirements have always included the obligation to make a 24-hour pre-notification of arrival. This report is to be made by email. It is acknowledged that this is not always possible, particularly in emergencies or short notice changes to transhipments. In such cases as much notice as possible is required. If a vessel is planning to enter overnight, then notice must be provided no later than 1500, unless in an emergency.
Stanley harbour anchorage allocations will be made on receipt of the 24 hours’ notice. An email will be sent to the vessel to advise the allocated anchorage. Anchorages are allocated on a first come, first served basis, working from West to East. A maximum of 10 fishing vessels are permitted into the Harbour at any time. No vessel will be permitted into the Harbour without an allocated anchorage or confirmed berth. It remains the responsibility of the vessel Master to ensure that they are content with the advised anchorage.
Out of hours VHF communications will continue to be via SURE as per existing arrangements.
In the event of any Maritime Emergency, the on-call Duty Harbour Master can be reached at any time on +500 54648.