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Supporting Northeast Businesses

Peterhead Harbour services:
Box Washing

Facilities are available at the harbour.

Bunkers

Fuel is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week by road tanker alongside berths and four fuelling points on Albert Quay.

Cranes

A number of local firms specialise in mobile crane hire.

Electrical Engineering

Several electrial engineers with marine experience are available 24 hours a day.

Fresh Water and Ice

Available on all quays, and for fishing vessels at the ice factories.

Net Repair

There are a number of net making and repair firms in Peterhead, all of which provide a fast and highly efficient service.

Refuse Disposal

All types of ships' refuse is removed from the quay. Skips are available on request.

Royal National Mission for Deep Sea Fishermen

Located in Union Street, opposite the drydock.

Ship Repair/Painting

Most hull and engine repairs are available - either afloat or in slipway and drydock. Major engineering firms are based in or around the port. Ships' carpenters, painters, electricians and plumbers are similarly based in the harbour area.

Stores

Chandelry, grocery, fish and meat supplies are available.

Telecommunications

Radio, radar and other telecommunication facilities are based at Peterhead.

Towage

Tugs are available from Targe Towage Services.

Weighbridge

Located in Seagate near the drydock.

Ship Repair

Excellent hull and engine repair facilities are available at Peterhead. A drydock is located in the North Harbour and can currently handle ships up to 57.9 metres in length, 10.67 metres beam and 5 metres draught.

The slipway, has four cradles. It is located in Port Henry Harbour and can accept ships up to 24.43 metres keel length, with a maximum beam of 7.2 metres and weight of 230 tonnes.

The drydock and slipways are owned and operated by the Peterhead Harbour Trustees and bookings can be made through the Harbour Office. Tel: (01779) 474281 Fax: (01779) 475715

These facilities are complemented by a skilled workforce from locally-based companies, which cover the whole spectrum of repair, maintenance and conversion of vessels. In addition, carpenters, marine electricians, engineers, painters, radar and radio specialists, diving contractors and salvage companies, among others, are available.