Berths in Southampton
Superyacht berths at Ocean Village Marina, Shamrock Quay and Saxon Wharf, with VTS and pilotage rules for Southampton.
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Superyacht berths in Southampton
All three marinas are run by MDL. Depth is subject to tidal variations.
| Place | Superyacht berths | Max length | Depth | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Village Marina | 7 | 80 m | 4 m | 1 Channel Way, Southampton SO14 3QF |
| Shamrock Quay | 7 | 70 m | 2.7 m | William Street, Northam, Southampton SO14 5QL |
| Saxon Wharf | 4 | Ask MDL | 3.5 m | Lower York Street, Northam, Southampton SO14 5QF |
MDL superyacht brochure, 2026. MDL gives different maximum lengths for Saxon Wharf (73 m in the brochure, 40 m on the marina page, 80 m in a case study), so ask MDL for the figure for your yacht.
Services
Services
Clearance and pilotage
Southampton VTS
A vessel over 20 m in length that is bound to or from the Port of Southampton, or passes through it, must call Southampton VTS on VHF channel 12. Phone 023 8060 8208. (Southampton VTS.)
East Solent report
A vessel over 20 m LOA that enters the East Solent must report to Southampton VTS on VHF channel 12 when 10 miles from Nab Tower. (Southampton VTS.)
Pilotage
Pilotage is compulsory in the Southampton Pilotage Area for vessels of 61 m LOA or more, and for vessels of 20 m LOA or more carrying more than 12 passengers. Deck officers can apply for a Pilotage Exemption Certificate. (Pilotage Directions, version 2.2, dated 1 February 2026.)
Sources. Checked 8 November 2026.
- Met Office: Southampton, Mayflower Park, 1991 to 2020
- MDL Marinas: Superyachts
- MDL Marinas: Superyacht brochure 2026
- MDL Marinas: Ocean Village Marina
- MDL Marinas: Shamrock Quay
- MDL Marinas: Saxon Wharf
- MDL Marinas: Saxon Wharf Marine Service Centre case study
- Town Quay Marina brochure 2026
- Southampton VTS: Standard description
- Southampton VTS: Pilotage Directions
- Southampton VTS: Pilotage Directions 2026 (PDF)
- Southampton International Boat Show
- Marine Industry News: boat show eight-day format
- Solent University: Superyacht training at Warsash
- Solent University: Warsash Maritime School enquiries
- Solent University: About Warsash Maritime School
- Faststream: Contact us
- Superyacht News directory: Faststream Recruitment
- GOV.UK: Seamen arriving in the UK, caseworker guidance
- UKSA: Superyacht salary guide
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