Ports Policy Framework

About the consultation

The Government of Jersey has published its draft Ports Policy Framework which contains eight key strategic priorities for the sector:

• safety and security
• sustainability
• strategic air connectivity
• strategic maritime connectivity and supply chain resilience
• investment in critical infrastructure
• development of the harbour and airport estates
• economic regulation and governance
• public service obligations

For each sector, the Government has set out a number of key policy positions. It is on these policy positions that feedback and views are sought from partners, industry, and the community.

The Draft Policy Framework for the Ports Sector

Background to the Ports Policy Framework

As part of the incorporation of Ports of Jersey in 2015, the Government of Jersey set objectives for the then newly-incorporated Ports of Jersey, to enable it to continue the provision of essential public services to the Island in a sustainable manner. However, no explicit or specific forward-looking sectoral policy was developed at the time that reflected the objectives of incorporation or Government’s wider strategic goals and vision for this vital sector.

This draft Ports Policy Framework seeks to address that policy gap and, ultimately, to support the development of Jersey’s economy, to deliver greater prosperity, security, and opportunities for Islanders. 

The Ports Policy Ministerial Group (PPMG) was reconstituted by the current Council of Ministers to provide Ministerial direction and support to enable the effective and efficient implementation of key strategic priorities in the ports sector.

Throughout 2023, the PPMG has worked on the draft Ports Policy Framework to help all stakeholders better understand the outputs Government is seeking from the Ports Sector.

How to submit comments to the consultation

You can submit your comments around the 8 key strategic priorities.

Complete the Ports Policy Framework survey

You can also send your comments:

• by email to economy@gov.je with the subject heading Ports Policy Framework
• by post to FAO Thomas Brackenbury, Department for the Economy, 19-21 Broad Street, St Helier, JE2 3RR

Data Protection

The information you provide will be processed in compliance with the Data Protection (Jersey) Law 2018. Find more information in the Department for the Economy Privacy Notice.

The Government of Jersey may quote or publish responses to this consultation but will not publish the name and addresses of individuals without consent. Types of publishing may include, for example, sending to other interested parties on request, sending to the Scrutiny Office, quoting in a published report, reporting in the media, publishing on the Government website, and listing on a consultation summary. Confidential responses will still be included in any summary of statistical information received and views expressed.

Under the Freedom of Information (Jersey) Law 2011, information submitted to this consultation may be released if a Freedom of Information request requires it, but no personal data may be released.