Aberdeen Harbour

Aberdeen Harbour is a major commercial and leisure port located on the northeast coast of Scotland. It is one of the UK’s oldest businesses, offering extensive facilities for both cargo and visiting vessels, including recreational yachts. 🧑‍✈️ Harbour Authority & Contact Managing Authority: Aberdeen Harbour Board Harbour Master: Captain Drew Collier 📍 Address: 16 Regent Quay, Aberdeen AB11 5SS, Scotland, UK ☎️ Phone: +44 (0)1224 597000 📧 Email (General): info@aberdeen-harbour.co.uk 📧 Email (Marine Operations): marine@aberdeen-harbour.co.uk 🌐 Website: www.aberdeen-harbour.co.uk 📡 VHF: Channel 12 (Port Control) – monitored 24/7 ⏱️ Office Hours: Mon–Fri, 09:00–17:00 (marine ops 24/7) 🛥️ Port Services & Facilities ✔️ Deepwater berths (up to 10.5m draft) ✔️ Tidal access available 24 hours ✔️ Pilotage (compulsory for certain vessel sizes) ✔️ Towage & mooring assistance ✔️ Fuel bunkering (diesel) ✔️ Chandlery services (local suppliers) ✔️ Ship repair & dry dock services ✔️ Security and ISPS-compliant terminal ✔️ Fresh water and shore power connections ✔️ Waste oil disposal and garbage reception ✔️ Public access restricted (secure commercial port) ✔️ Port Health, Border Force and HMRC facilities on-site 🧭 Notes for Visiting Vessels While the harbour primarily serves commercial traffic (oil & gas, cargo, ferries), visiting pleasure craft may request berthing arrangements with advance notice. Moorings and pontoon facilities are limited and should be coordinated via the harbour office or nearby marinas (e.g., Stonehaven or Peterhead for leisure yachts).