NOTICE ISSUED BY THE STATES OF ALDERNEY HARBOUR AUTHORITY:
The pontoon is to be used for the purpose of immediate pick up and landing of foot passengers by:
- Small commercial vessels
- Private leisure vessels
- RIBs
- Cruise ship tenders
- Emergency services and Medevac vessels
- Other suitable vessels at the discretion of the Duty Harbour Officer
Access to the pontoon may be denied due to factors including but not exclusive to the length, gross tonnage or maximum draft of a vessel
During Harbour Office Hours permission for use of the pontoon must be requested on VHF channel 74
Longer term stays must be authorised by the Harbour Authority
No permanent mooring will be permitted
Vessels left unattended without permission may be moved, costs will be recovered by the Harbour Authority
The pontoon may be removed from service in advance of any unfavourable or severe weather which has been clearly forecasted
The pontoon will be removed from service at the end of the season – dates to be confirmed in September