Shipping & marine
South Port provides pilotage, towage, berthage and full marine services.
The Island Harbour is accessible only via South Port’s dedicated 24-hour security-manned causeway, ensuring a high standard of port security. South Port also complies with ISPS requirements under the Maritime Security Act.
Port entry conditions & navigation limitations
The port offers a deep water channel entry and berthage; please take into consideration the following limitations:
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Marine plant & equipment
South Port has the following equipment currently in use.
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Syncrolift
To use the syncrolift you are required to book in advance.
To do this, please complete the booking form below.
For any other queries contact the syncrolift team on 03 212 6017.
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Hot work
If you need to carry out hot work (welding or flame-cutting) on board a ship in the Island Harbour or commercial areas you must submit a hot work notification prior to commencing.
In addition to your hot work permit application form, as a minimum the following checks must be completed:
- all combustible materials within surrounding areas removed or made safe
- no flammable liquids, vapours, gases or dusts present
- no hot work while any bunkering operations are in progress
- suitable fire extinguishers/hoses provided onsite and fully operational
- operator knows how to use fire equipment
operator knows how and where to raise fire alarm - an inspection of the surroundings of the work area(s) is carried out at least one hour after hot work is completed