Vessel Planning

Pilotage in the Southampton Pilotage Area is compulsory for the following vessels: a) All vessels greater than or equal to 61m LOA; and b) Vessels carrying more than 12 passengers greater than or equal to 20m LOA.
For more information visit our Pilotage Page.

Voyage Notifications

Masters of Vessels arriving at the Port of Southampton are required to complete the appropriate documents below:

Pre-Arrival Notification

Pre-Departure Notification

Project Cargo Proforma

Bulk Vessel Proforma


Vessel Services and Crane Requests

A minimum of 24 hours notice is required for Vessel Services requests:

Fresh Water

Crane Hire Request - Download Link

Operate Mobile Crane Request - Download Link