Port of Aberdeen is a statutory port authority on the River Dee, with a harbour estate of 692 acres and a port jurisdiction of 38.8 square kilometres.
Our primary responsibilities relate to the safety of vessels and people, efficient navigation within the port and protection of harbour estate environment and infrastructure.
A policy of continuous modernisation has transformed Port of Aberdeen, allowing it to maintain the high levels of activity that have earned its position as one of the busiest ports in the UK. All of this is achieved while maintaining the highest marine and safety standards.
All shipping movements within the Aberdeen VTS area (within 2.3nm from Girdleness) are controlled by Aberdeen VTS. Participation with VTS is mandatory, for further details please see ALRS Vol.6. Aberdeen VTS provide the following services:
Call: Aberdeen VTS
VHF Frequency Ch 12; 16
Telephone: +44 (0)1224 597000
Email: vts@portofaberdeen.co.uk
Pilotage is available 24/7, 365 days a year and is compulsory for vessels over 60m LOA. Pilot exemptions can be applied for subject to port requirements. Further information is available in the Pilotage Directions.
For marine enquiries, please contact our Marine Department
Harbour Master: Alex McIntosh
There are multiple deepwater berths at North Harbour and South Harbour, with heavy lift capacity by mobile crane.
Deepwater berths up to a maximum depth of 14.8m MHWS.
Contact the Port of Aberdeen team for more information.
