Port Operation Channels

Yachtsman are reminded that Channel 16 is a DISTRESS, SAFETY AND CALLING CHANNEL ONLY.

Other than for distress it must only be used to establish contact before going to a working channel.

Port Operation channels must not be used for ship to ship communications.

The recognised ship to ship channels are 6, 8, 72 & 77. 

Port Operation channels are as follows:

12

Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) Southampton Harbour Master

11

Queen’s Harbour Master, Portsmouth

68

Harbour Master, Hamble

69

Harbour Master, Cowes

67
73

HM Coastguard working channels

71
74
Ship/tug/pilot/berthing mastre NOT TO BE USED BY RECREATIONAL CRAFT

80

Marine working channel

VESSELS OVER 20 METRES MUST REPORT TO VTS WHEN PROCEEDING IN THE AREA