Patrol
Incident Report | Staff & Vessels | Working in Partnership
Role of the Team
The roles of the Patrol team are:
• To enable the safe enjoyment and use of the harbour by giving mariners practical assistance afloat, advice and directions in accordance with the byelaws.
• To supervise the running of the Conservancy hards, pontoons and jetties.
• To collect harbour dues and other charges.
Reporting of Incidents
With over 50 miles of shoreline and 17 miles of navigable channel in the harbour, the patrol team cannot be everywhere at once and we need your eyes and ears to help keep us informed. If you see a breach of the byelaws, a vessel hitting a moored boat, someone needing assistance or a suspicious incident, please let the patrol know on VHF Channel 14 - call sign 'Chichester Harbour Patrol'.
To report an incident including theft, collision or dangerous navigation, please complete an incident report and email it to the Patrol Officer.
Working in Partnership
The Patrol team work along with Sussex Ambulance Service to provide a First Responder service for those onboard vessels or in hard to reach areas of the harbour. The Patrol can provide a first aid service until the Ambulance are able to arrive.
A partnership has also been set up with the West Sussex Fire Brigade to ensure that the fire service can be transported to vessels with a fire on board.
Staff & Vessels
The Patrol team is managed by full time Patrol Officer Roger Young. The Deputy Patrol Officers are Adrian Karn and Michael Ward. The team are supported by seasonal staff.
The Patrol Team can be contacted on VHF Channel 14 call sign Chichester Harbour Patrol or via the Harbour Office.
Patrol Vessels
RIB 1
• 6.5m Ribcraft
• 200BHP Honda 4 stroke
• Fixed and hand held radios
• Blue light
• Handheld and fixed search lights
• Siren / loud hailer
• Radar gun
• Fire extinguishers
• Bolt croppers / jump leads / tools
• Towing bollards forward and rear
• First aid kit, defibrillation and oxygen equipment
• GPS/Chart Plotter
• Depth and speed instruments
• Petrol Salvage Pump
RIB II
• 6.5m Ribcraft
• 200BHP Honda 4 stroke
• Fixed and hand held VHF radios
• Blue light
• Hand held and fixed search lights
• Siren / loud hailer
• Radar gun
• Petrol Salvage Pump
• Fire extinguishers
• Bolt croppers / jump leads / tools
• Towing points forward and rear
• First aid kit and resuscitation masks
• GPS
• Depth and speed instruments
The Patrol Team also have quick access to oxy-acetylene cutting equipment, tirfor winches, welding and oil spill response equipment.
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