Safety and security at Jersey Harbours
Elizabeth Harbour and New North Quay commercially operated areas.
Days since last safety incident: 268
Previous days without a safety incident : 216
Accident / incident / hazard reporting
Report any incident as soon as possible to St Helier VTS or Jersey Coastguard. The problem will be dealt with swiftly, ensuring safe and efficient operation of the port.
If you wish to log an incident, call St Helier VTS on +44 (0) 1534 447722.
Codes of practice
Health and safety in the Port of St Helier and outlying harbours
With responsibility for health and safety in the harbour and outlying harbours, we have published a Code of Practice that applies to specific activities that involve:
- self-employed people
- employees
- employers
It also covers the use of the harbour and outlying harbours by the general public and can be downloaded from the related documents section of this page.
Jersey commercial vessel code of practice
The Jersey commercial vessel code of practice concerns small charter vessels operating in territorial waters and can be downloaded from the related links section of this page.
Ports Infringement Penalty Strike System (PIPSS)
We are committed to keeping the Port of St Helier open, safe and secure. PIPSS was introduced to ensure a method of addressing safety and security infringements, relating to the standard operating procedures for the Elizabeth Harbour and the New North Quay restricted areas and any infringements to the Health and Safety at Work (Jersey) Law 1989.
The PIPSS procedure applies to all harbour users who are holders of a harbour security access pass. This is inclusive of any third party contractors. The PIPSS procedure is intended to deter harbour users from contravening any standard operating procedures and the Health and Safety at Work (Jersey) Law 1989.
Ports Infringement Penalty Strike System
ISPS
The International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) code came into force in 2004 and is an amendment to the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention (1974 / 1988). It concerns minimum security arrangements for ships, ports and government agencies.
The main objectives of the ISPS code are to
- detect security threats and implement security measures
- establish roles and responsibilities concerning maritime security for governments, local administrations, ship and port industries at the national and international level
- collate and promulgate security-related information
- provide a methodology for security assessments so as to have in place plans and procedures to react to changing security levels.
The ISPS Code applies to ships on international voyages (including passenger ships, cargo ships of 500 GT and upwards, and mobile offshore drilling units) and the port facilities serving such ships.
We have fully adopted the ISPS code. It is headed by the Port Security Officer (the Harbour Master), and designated Port Facility Security Officers (PFSOs). Procedures and strategies are in place to cover all risks and eventualities.
Restricted areas
You should only enter a restricted area if you have permission to do so.
When in a restricted area, ID cards must be worn at all times, along with the correct level of personal protection equipment (as detailed in the table below). Please be aware that an approved risk assessment for a specific task or job may indicate an alternative level of personal protective equipment.
If you are only passing through, you must wear sensible shoes.
All those who are within a restricted area are liable to be searched.
Personal protective equipment
| Area | Minimum requirements |
|---|---|
| Yellow | High visibility outer garment Safety shoes |
| Blue | High visibility outer garment Safety shoes Hard hat |
| Red | High visibility outer garment Safety shoes Hard hat Life jackets (non-cargo operations) |
| Green | Safe walkway in RZ: high visibility outer garment |
| Brown | Yellow area plus local signage requirements |
Jersey Harbours Security Pass Application
Maritime Security Pass are required for the following areas around the Port of St Helier:
- Elizabeth Terminal and restricted area
- New North Quay restricted area
- La Collette Tanker Berth restricted area
The Company Sponsor should complete an application form (available for download below) and submit it to maritimesecuritypass@ports.je from their company email address. On completion of the application, make an appointment via email to the above address or by telephoning +44 (0) 1534 447779 for the issue and collection of the Security Pass.
Applicants applying for a Maritime Security pass for the Elizabeth Terminal and/or the New North Quay restricted areas must complete the induction presentations before submitting an application form. Links can be found below for each induction.
Maritime Security Pass Application and Authorised Sponsors Forms
