Peterhead Bay:

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History
Developments
Approaches
South Base
North Base
Tanker Jetty
Princess Royal Jetty
Marina
ASCo
Safety
Pilotage

Cruise into Peterhead and you are sailing straight into the gateway to the heart of Scotland. Disembarking from a cruise ship at Peterhead Harbour, the passenger has a wide range of options, with something to satisfy the most discerning of travellers. North East Scotland is a compact corner of contrasts. No theme park or model villages. Here the visitor will find the genuine article; castles which have survived many battles, distilleries producing fine malt whiskies enjoyed around the world, spectacular scenery and a strong sense of history and heritage.

Cruise Vessels
Peterhead Harbour can provide a comprehensive range of special services for cruise vessels. These make the visit much more enjoyable than landing at an empty quayside. 

The berth wil be decorated with flags and bunting, a special newspaper for cruise passengers provided for distribution before vessel arrives, complementary shuttle bus service to the town throughout the day, provision of Scottish entertainment which could include pipe band and Scottish country dancers in the evening, and a trade/craft fair selling local specialities can be organised. The attention to detail in planning cruises calls for help to ensure the visit is a success for all involved.

Marina
Peterhead Bay Marina is a purpose built leisure centre for local and visiting boat owners. The Marina gives Peterhead one of the finest equipped leisure harbours on the East Coats of Scotland, providing a comprehensive range of services for the leisure sailor.

Vessels up to 20 metres in length can lie afloat at fully serviced berths with a minimum water depth of 2.8 metres (the water depth at the entrance is 2.3 metres below chart datum.

Peterhead is ideally located to act as a safe stop over point for vessels heading to or from the Caledonian Canal and the sailing grounds along the Western Coast of Scotland.

- The pontoons are serviced with fresh water and electricity.

- There are shower, toilet, washing and changing facilities.

- Diesel, Petrol and Gas are available.

- Access is available at all states of the tide.

- There are berths available for visiting yachtsmen.

- There are reduced winter berthing rates and secure onshore storage.

- Chandlery, restaurant, laundry and repair services are nearby.


Tanker Jetty
The Tanker Jetty can accommodate vessels up to 280 metres in length with a maximum draught of 11.5 metres. It was designed to accommodate oil tankers of up to 50,000 tonnes deadweight delivering fuel to the nearby Peterhead Power Station. It is also used by cruise vessels, diving support and survey vessels, oil rigs, and for vessel repair and maintenance.

North Breakwater
The North Base was designed to provide a wide range of services to the construction and hook-up sectors of the oil industry. 

The base offers facilities for heavy lift operations, office and warehouse accommodation and ready access to engineering and fabrication services. The North Breakwater has an 18 metre wide deck and minimum alongside depth of up to 14 metres. The berths are protected by a combination of heavy rubber tyre and hardwood fenders which can be supplemented by 4 Yokohama fenders of 2 metre diameter. 
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The Authority has recently constructed a wave wall along the seaward side of the structure, which will significantly reduce downtime caused by overtopping seas. This will allow clients to plan operations with a much greater degree of confidence that work will not be disrupted due to adverse weather.

North Base Jetty
The North Base Jetty is an open piled concrete decked jetty measuring 122 metres in length and 15 metres wide. The two serviced berths, one on each side, have a minimum water depth of up to 7 metres.

South Base Quay
The South Base Quay is the hub of ASCo's logistics business for servicing the offshore oil and gas industry. The base is used extensively by platform support and anchor handling vessels, oil tankers and bulk carriers. The 5 berths, with minimum water depth of 6.8 metres (Chart Datum) are protected by solid polyester cylindrical 3m x 2.8m fenders. One berth incorporates a 500 tonne heavy lifting pad. Berths are serviced with mud and cement commodities.

South Breakwater
The South Breakwater is of granite construction, 17 metres wide and provides 4 berths protected by heavy rubber tyre fendering. The berths have a minimum water depth of up to 7.8 metres.

Princess Royal Jetty
The Princess Royal Jetty, 170 metres in length and 23 metres broad, is an open piled structure offering 3 berths. These are protected by trellex fendering and are serviced with fuel and water. The minimum water depth is 6.5 metres at berth 1 and 7 metres at berths 2 and 3. Berth 1 is operated by Peterhead Bay Authority and along with an area of concrete surfaced storage area, is available for the handling of bulk and general cargoes such as grain, peat and fertiliser.