New pontoons in the Albert Marina

Wednesday 16 February 2022

A £150,000 investment in marine infrastructure has seen old pontoons replaced in the Albert Marina.

The new pontoons in row “V” replaced the previous 40-year-old pontoons, which had reached the end of their service life.

Harbourmaster Captain David Barker said the work had been completed ahead of the busy summer period.

“These new pontoons have a robust and tested design which is used by marinas around the British Isles,” he said. 

“The work was specifically carried out at this quiet time of year, ahead of the expected busy summer season for local boatowners. We thank all vessel owners for their cooperation in moving their boats promptly into the Victoria Marina before the work commenced.

"Credit should go to our Technical Services staff on a job well done.”

Pictured: Work being undertaken to replace 40-year-old pontoons in Albert Marina.

Martyn Stanfield, Head of Estates and Technical Services for Guernsey Ports, said the works were carried out without any road closures or disruption to the public thanks to land-based cranes on the Castle Emplacement.

“The project has benefitted from favourable weather conditions for this time of year," he said.

"The Technical Services team along with the use of the Sarnia workboat and its deck crane meant the majority of the work was waterborne.

“Berth holders in the Albert Marina’s V pontoon will benefit greatly from a much improved and more modern mooring pontoon for their vessels for years to come.”