Scarborough Harbour fees and charges

Miscellaneous fees

Where a boat is launched and removed during one tide, only one charge will be made.

Annual charges for commercial fishing vessels will only be applied where evidence of regular fish landings can be produced.  This evidence will be based on a comparison of fish landings with boats of similar size and type. Acceptance of evidence will be at the Harbour Master's discretion but must demonstrate a full-time fishing effort into the port.

Annual dues cover the year from 1 April to 31 March and cannot be charged pro rata.

Fishing vessels considered by the Harbour Authority to be Whitby vessels which have paid annual dues and are landing into Scarborough may remain in port for a maximum of 48 hours without further harbour dues being levied. This is on the proviso that these landings are of a reasonable quantity which is relative to the size and capability of the vessel involved. Ad valorem charges will be applicable to these landings.

Any visiting fishing vessel landing into the port for periods in excess of three consecutive months may be considered for annual harbour dues, on request and at the Harbour Master’s discretion. Vessels exceeding two hours within the Harbour Authority's jurisdiction will be charged.

Any visiting fishing vessel landing into the port for periods in excess of three consecutive months may be considered for annual harbour dues, on request, and at the Harbour Master’s discretion.

In addition to harbour dues excluding vessels utilising Eskside Wharf.

The vessel will be allowed seven days after a significant landing before a layover charge is applied.

Miscellaneous

Static cranes

All vessels must display a name.

Annual dues cover the year 1 April to 31 March and cannot be charged pro rata. Annual dues apply only to private pleasure craft allocated permanent moorings.

When ascertaining the size of the boat, the maximum length and breadth will be inclusive of fittings such as fixed bowsprit, pulpit, fixed outboard motor and rubbing stake, working to two decimal places.

Educational and charitable trust organisations:

Harbour dues, block fee per annum - 25% reduction on harbour dues and mooring fees

Winter moorings from 1 November until 31 March

In addition to harbour dues. Annual dues charges cannot be charged pro-rata. Vessels must be appropriately licensed for passenger operations.

Bona fide fisherman -  10% reduction on rates

A bona fide fisherman is a person whose principal occupation is that of fishing commercially and whose catch is landed on the Whitby Fish Market and on which fish landing dues are levied.

Persons landing or embarking within harbour limits

For persons landing or embarking within the harbour inclusive of baggage. 

Per entry, per day, (per metre of overall length)

The maximum length of stay for visiting pleasure craft is 14 days. In exceptional circumstances, this period may be extended at the Harbour Master’s discretion and payable in advance. Plus 25% for multi-hulled craft over three metres beam. Vessels exceeding two hours within the Harbour Authority's jurisdiction will be charged.

Association race and event charge.

At the discretion of the Portfolio Holder or Harbour Master, all rates must be agreed at least 14 days in advance. Applicable to vessels competing in prescheduled advertised races and major town events - 50% discount on rates.

Short term winter berthing (1 November to 31 March)

50% discount on visitor rates for any vessel which has already paid annual harbour dues. For a period on a pontoon berth not exceeding five consecutive days in each calendar month and at the Harbour Master’s discretion - 50% discount to rates.

For storage of non-local craft (as determined by the Harbour Master) in addition to local craft fees, at Harbour Masters discretion - addition of 50%

Pot storage

Fresh water

Electric

Slipway

Vessels using harbour slipways and flats for the purpose of cleaning or repairs.

Grid blocks

Advance booking will be accepted only with advance non-returnable payment per day or part thereof

Ground rates 

For any boat, boat trailer or cradle left on any wharf, pier, slipway top or flats for laying up, cleaning or repair.

Proportional charge per day or part thereof will apply. No boat, trailer or cradle shall be left without permission.

Where a boat having an assigned berth is to be placed in the harbour a period not exceeding 24 hours will be allowed before the ground rate charges apply provided that prior permission regarding the positioning of the boat or trailer has been obtained.

For the use of the North Wharf for fitting out or alteration or repair of fishing vessels.

By prior arrangement only and at the discretion of the Harbour Master and with written consent.

For the use of any harbour area for any purpose not otherwise specified in the schedule or the subject of a special rental agreement. 

Applies to all goods shipped, unshipped or transhipped within the harbour or otherwise imported or exported therefrom.

Note: The dues on white fish, shellfish and herrings and all other kinds of fish when sold by auction or otherwise to be deducted from the amount for sale by the auctioneer or other buyer/salesman who shall pay the same over to the Collector of Rates and Dues on the total quantity of fish as shown by their sale book, which said book shall be open to the inspection of the Collector of Rates and Dues at all reasonable times.

Timber per cubic metre

All other goods, produce, articles or things not particularly enumerated above (except for special cargoes)

Note: In charging wharfage rates on goods, Mates’ receipts, bills of lading and other documents relating to weight and/or volume of cargo shall be open for the inspection of the Collector of Rates and Dues at all reasonable times.

Charges for special types and quantities of cargo may be obtained on application.

Berthing and unberthing (inclusive)

These rates shall apply to all cargo vessels using Harbour Authority berth.

Shifting and standby rates - 50% of the above rates

Such category of vessel to be determined in each case at the discretion of the Harbour Master)

Vessels exceeding two hours within the Harbour Authority's jurisdiction will be charged.

Addition of 25% harbour dues if utililising a pontoon berth.

Such category of vessel to be determined in each case at the discretion of the Harbour Master)

Addition of 25% harbour dues if utililising a pontoon berth.

Boat storage

Slipway dues