Port Services 

As a busy modern commercial port, a full range of vessel control services are provided to users on a 24 hour per day basis. 

Port Control
A vessel traffic advisory service is provided and radar monitoring and recording of ship movements is carried out. 

Pilotage
Pilotage in the port and approaches is carried out through Peterhead Port Services - an organisation formed jointly by Peterhead Bay Authority and Peterhead Harbour Trustees. A written Pilotage Passage and Manoeuvring Plan is agreed between the pilot and vessel master before any act of pilotage takes place. A copy of the Pilotage Direction can be downloaded from the 'Downloads' section of this website.

Weather Forecasts
The Meteorological Office provides a twice daily forecast tailored to harbour requirements that includes a four day projection and 24 hr sea state prediction. Weather information can be obtained from the Vessel Traffic Advisory Service, which also acts as a weather monitoring station for the Meteorological Office. 

Tides
Spring range: 3.3 metres.
Neap range: 1.6 metres.

Towage
Harbour towage can be arranged through shipping agents.

Weighbridge
A weighbridge operated by fully qualified staff is located at Princess Royal Jetty. This is available for cargo being shipped through the port. A sampling station for agricultural products is also available.

A public weighbridge is also located at Merchants Quay behind the fish market.