Peel (IMPEL)

The port has a small commercial harbour, offers deepwater berths at the Breakwater which handles general cargo, passengers, cruise and liquid cargo.

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Peel is situated on the W coast of the Isle of Man, at the entrance to the River Neb and E sides of St. Patrick’s Isle.

LOA 112m, draught 6.2m.

Anchorage is available approx 0.5nm NE of Breakwater Lighthouse.

The port is approached from the open waters of the Irish Sea and entered from ENE between the breakwater and the head of a groyne. Directions: From open water, approach to the port can be made from between W and NNE. If approaching from NW, Peel is not always easy to identify as mist collects in its valley; if approaching from N, vessels should pass: Clear of Craig Rock (54°16.0'N 004°40.0'W) and the unmarked wreck lying WSW, then: E of the head of the breakwater from which a light (white tower, 8.0m in height) is exhibited, then to the berth. Cautions: An obstruction, consisting of concrete blocks protecting a sewer outfall with a least depth of 4.9m over it, lies 100m ENE of the head of the breakwater and a shoal patch with a least depth 4.7m over it lies close S of the breakwater head. Submarine cables linking Isle of Man and Northern Ireland lies NNE through the outer harbour from a position from the shore 0.2nm E of the entrance to the inner harbour, then NW towards the Irish coast.

BA 2696, 2094. Admiralty Pilot NP37, NP286(1).

Liverpool Coastguard, Tel: 0151 931 3341. Isle of Man Coastguard Tel: +44 (0) 1624 661664

1025.

Other than a dedicated tanker berth at the breakwater, all other berths are on a first come first served basis and by permission of the harbour office.

Not compulsory but is available on request and can be contacted on VHF Ch 12 or 16. Note: VHF range 3.0nm. Signals from Peel may be difficult to receive if approaching from S.

Defined on Admiralty Chart No 2696.

Light (Occ R 7s) which surmounts an office building at the head of the E pier. Light (white tower, three green bands; 4m in height) (Occ G 7s) standing at the head of Castle Jetty. Light (Iso 7s) (54°13.6'N 004°41.6'W), exhibited from the head of a groyne. Breakwater Head Light, 54°13.7'N 004°41.5'W, Oc W7s 11m 6M.

All entries subject to approval by harbour office. The seaward end of the breakwater is closed whilst tankers are discharging/ballasting. The breakwater is untenable in strong winds from W through NW to NE.

Range 4.0m (neaps).

None are on station but they can be arranged through agent or direct through Laxey Towing Company, Tel: +44(0) 1624 861724.

Prevailing winds: NW'ly.

VHF: Ch 12 and Ch 16 (0800-1600hrs). Out of hours, VHF Ch 12 calls will be answered by the Marine Operation Centre in Douglas. Tel: +44 1624 842338 or +44 1624 686628 (24 hrs), Fax: +44 1624 842338/626403, Email: enquiries.harboursdoi@gov.im

As for United Kingdom, Tel: +44 1624 643100.

..... Copies 1. Crew List - 2. Passenger List - 3. Stowaway List - 4. Bonded Stores List - 5. Crew's Personal Effects List - 6. Stores List - 7. Arms and Ammunition List - 8. Health documents or Certificate 1 9. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate 1 10. Load Line Certificate 1 11. Tonnage Certificate 1 12. Certificate of Nationality 1 13. Safety Equipment Certificate 1 14. Cargo Gear Certificate 1 15. Bills of Lading - 16. Manifests (freighted) - 17. Manifests (unfreighted) - 18. Light Dues Certificate 1 19. Safety Radio Certificate 1 20. Safety Construction Certificate 1 21. International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate 1

ETA to be advised to harbour office, 24 hours in advance.

Harbour by laws apply.

As for United Kingdom.

Notice of readiness should be tendered 1 hour in advance.