Introduction
Peterhead Port Authority came into being on
the 1st January 2006 with the merger of Peterhead Bay Authority
and Peterhead Harbour Trustees. The new organisation is responsible
for the management, operation and development of the Port of
Peterhead. The port comprises two areas - Peterhead Bay Harbour
and the Harbours of Peterhead.
Peterhead Bay Harbour is a deep water natural
inlet protected from the sea by two breakwaters. Within the
sheltered harbour there is approximately 2.1km of alongside
berthing, with minimum water depths of up to 14 meters at low
tide. The port developed round the North Sea oil and gas industry
but in recent years has diversified the range of vessels and
commodities handled to include cruise vessels, project cargo,
frozen fish and pleasure yachts. The oil industry still forms
the core activity in this part of the port which includes sectors
such as oil rig IRM, survey, diving support, offshore logistics,
safety vessels, subsea construction and decommissioning.
The Harbours of Peterhead have traditionally
serviced the fishing and bulk cargo sectors. Peterhead is the
UK's leading white-fish port and one of the largest in Europe
providing a full range of modern facilities to meet the complete
needs of the industry. In addition to white fish, it is the
UK's second largest pelagic (mackerel and herring) port. Four
harbours provide over 1500 metres of quayside supported by first
class shore-side services including fuel supplies, ice and water
plants, ship repair and maintenance facilities at the slipway
and drydock.
Local stevedores are experienced in handling
bulk agricultural products such as grain and fertilizer. The
excellent deepwater berthing at the all weather Albert Quay
makes it an ideal location for handling project cargo, mobilisation
of diving support vessels and quayside fabrication.
Clients appreciate that an efficient port call
cuts costs and saves time. Using Peterhead Port makes your projects
more profitable. We work in partnership with clients to deliver
the most effective solution to their needs.
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