Forms & Notices

Notices To Mariners 

NM 2/2010 - Subsea Pipeline Installation between Lerwick and Bressay  

NM 1/2009 - Construction Works - Holmsgarth Berthing Dolphin

NM 1/2008 - Dredging Operations Within the North Harbour area of Lerwick  

Notification Prior To Entry Into Port

Notification Requirements

Under the Merchant Shipping (Traffic Monitoring and Reporting Requirements) vessels are required to provide notification to their intended port of call at least 24 hours in advance. The requirement is applicable to all vessels of 300GT and over, with the following exceptions:-

• fishing vessels
• traditional ships
• pleasure craft under 45 metres
• warships
• naval auxiliaries
• other ships operated or owned by the government of an EEA state which are used for non-commercial public service.

Masters and agents are advised that failure to provide notification at the appropriate time may result in the ship being delayed or denied access to the harbour authority areas and ports. 

Masters or agents of exempt vessels should forward evidence of their ship’s status to the harbour authority operations room at least 24 hours prior to arrival.

International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS)

Lerwick Harbour operates an approved Port Facility Security Plan (PFSP) under the ISPS Code.   

Pre- Arrival

Under SOLAS, Chapter XI-2, Regulation 9, ships are required to issue information prior to arrival at port.  Please download the following ISPS Pre Arrival form [PDF Document:115kb] and return the form a minimum of 24 hours prior to arrival at Port Control and the PFSO.  Contact details given below. 

Vessels requiring to complete a pre-arrival form without prejudice are:

• Passenger ships, including high speed craft;
• Cargo ships, including high speed craft, of 500 gross tonnage and upwards;
• Mobile offshore drilling units;

Download ISPS Pre Arrival form [Word Document]  

Declaration of Security (DoS)

Lerwick Port Authority require a Declaration of Security from all vessels prior to arrival from non SOLAS (International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974) countries.   

If a DoS is required to be completed, please download the form below and return to the Port Facility Security Officer (PSFO). 

Download Declaration of Security form [Word Document]

Contact details:-

Port Control
Tel: +44 (0) 1595 692 991
Fax: +44 (0) 1595 695 911
Email:
VHF: ch. 12 & 16

Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) – Neil Fraser
Tel: +44 (0) 1595 692 991
Fax: +44 (0) 1595 695 911
Mobile: +44 (0) 7824 814 998
Email: