Harbours
Ceredigion County Council is the Statutory Harbour Authority for Aberystwyth, Aberaeron and New Quay Harbours. A mix of leisure, fishing and commercial passenger vessels are moored and berthed in these harbours, with the primary activity being private leisure boating.
The Harbour Services Team manage these harbours on a day-to-day basis as per the Ceredigion Harbours Management Policy, Port Marine Safety Code and Ports Good Governance Guidance.
Harbour Offices in each Harbour are staffed by the Harbour Services Team during the Summer Season (April-October) and have a reduced presence during the Winter (November-March). Opening hours vary and therefore anyone wishing to visit the Offices in person are advised to contact the Harbour Services Team in advance via the contact details below.
Harbour Surgeries are held (unless communicated otherwise) as outlined below and mooring holders are invited to attend these drop-in sessions:
- Aberystwyth – the last Tuesday of each month (except October and March)
- Aberaeron – the last Wednesday of each month (except October and March)
- New Quay – the last Thursday of each month (except October and March)
To contact the Harbour Services Team please use the contact details provided on our Contact Us page.
Health and Safety Responsibilities in the Harbours
Harbours are working and shared use environments. The Harbour Services Team always look to support and facilitate their safe use as far as it is reasonable and practicable to do so. Health and Safety is everyone’s responsibility and as such we would encourage harbour users to be proactive towards maintaining the harbours as safe and enjoyable places.
How to report an incident?
There is a requirement for harbour users to report any incidents, accidents or near misses within the Harbours to the Harbour Services Team.
You can report an incident at the Harbour Offices during their opening hours or via the contact details provided on the above page.
Aberaeron Coastal Defence Scheme
Coastal Defence Scheme works are currently taking place at Aberaeron Harbour. For updates affecting harbour users, please see Local Notice to Mariners section.
For general information on the scheme please visit our Coastal Defence page.