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Port Intelligence Brief

St George, Bermuda

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57 Verified Intelligence Items
45Verified
Intelligence
33Official
Sources
88%Overall
Confidence
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CoordinatesN 32 22' 59.9988"
W 64 40' 59.9988"
Harbor ProfileNorth Atlantic Ocean
Size: Small
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EntranceTidal Range: 1.97 ft
Depth: 25.91 ft
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Port StatusPort of Entry: Yes
Shelter: Good
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Last UpdateJun 28, 2026
09:30 ET
🧭 Approach & Entrance 6 items
🛟 Shelter & Refuge 6 items
Local Cautions 5 items
🛒 Crew Rest & Resupply 6 items
Harbor / Authority 4 items 🔒
📡 Contacts & VHF 6 items 🔒
🛥 Marinas 5 items 🔒
Fuel & Utilities 6 items 🔒
🛂 Clearance & Formalities 6 items 🔒
🚑 Medical & Emergency 7 items 🔒
Current Briefing

Approach & Entrance

St George approach intelligence includes pilotage, entrance channel depths, harbor communications, traffic density, anchoring restrictions, and operational cautions for arrival planning.

Verified Intelligence
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Primary Charting / Sailing-Directions Reference

Official Source · Verified Jun 28, 2026

NGA/Admiralty Sailing Directions coverage: Pub.147 includes Bermuda (sector on Bermuda; consult Pub.147 for approach and harbour details).
95% Confidence
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Harbour Radio / Reporting Requirement

Official Source · Verified Jun 28, 2026

Bermuda Harbour Radio (call sign ZBR). Vessels are requested to contact Bermuda Harbour Radio on VHF Ch16 (initial) or Ch27 within 30 nm of Bermuda; Bermuda Radio maintains continuous watch on VHF 16 and 27 and 2182/4125 kHz. Tel: +1-441-297-1010.
95% Confidence
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Entrance Character — Town Cut Channel

Official Source · Verified Jun 28, 2026

Town Cut Channel (principal approach to St. George’s Harbour): narrow, slightly dog‑legged; least depth in The Narrows/approach 8.5 m; minimum channel width reported ~73 m; approach steering reference indicated in Sailing Directions.
95% Confidence
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Local Shoals / Alternate Passages And Depths

Official Source · Verified Jun 28, 2026

Saint George’s Channel fairway least depth 4.6 m; Jenkins Boiler Channel least depth 4.9 m; a shoal‑water passage at W side of Ferry Reach joins St. George’s Harbour with Castle Harbour and is suitable only for small craft (drafts < 2.4 m).
95% Confidence
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Pilotage — Regulation And Availability

Operator Source · Verified Jun 28, 2026

Government pilot service: compulsory for commercial vessels (private yachts excepted); pilotage generally available daylight (sunrise–sunset) except in emergencies. Contact Department of Marine & Ports Services for pilotage charges/arrangements: T +1-441-295-6575.
90% Confidence
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Currents And Notable Cautions

Official Source · Verified Jun 28, 2026

Tidal currents: on rising tide set W into St. George’s Harbour and through The Narrows (then swing at St. Catherine’s Point); rates reported about 0.2 to 2.0 knots depending on wind. Caution: 'sheer' generally experienced near Horseshoe Island; some local aids/marks may be unreliable—local knowledge recommended.
90% Confidence