Marine Information Statutory Harbour Authority STATUTORY HARBOUR AUTHORITY As the Statutory Harbour Authority for the Port of Tees and Hartlepool, known collectively as Teesport, PD Ports is responsible for a 12 mile stretch of the River Tees, which includes a section three miles out into the North Sea, overseeing all vessel traffic management, ensuring safe navigation and maintaining channel depths for the thousands of vessels that visit Teesport each year. The breadth and variety of port operations across this area is diverse – from Ekofisk’s petrochemical and liquid bulk storage operations at Seal Sands, to the deep water jetties of Redcar Bulk Terminal, and a range of cargo handling, ship repairs, offshore support and renewable energy operations elsewhere. Led by our Harbour Master, Paul Brooks, our modern harbour office oversees the arrival and departure of around 4,100 vessels each year. From here, vessel traffic services are responsible for ensuring safe and efficient navigation, and PD Ports is also the Competent Harbour Authority for the purposes of pilotage within its jurisdiction. PD Ports also operates a dedicated conservancy team that ensures continued water depths with hydrographic surveying and a dedicated fleet of dredgers. The team look after the maintenance of all navigational aids, along with specialist marine engineers whilst also upholding a commitment to keep environmental impact to a minimum. An in-house oil response unit is also on hand to ensure any potential issues are dealt with effectively and efficiently. As part of this responsibility, in 2021, PD Ports launched a dedicated website to promote the River Tees and boost its international competitiveness. To access the Teesport website, please click here. LINKS: Dues and Charges Notice to Mariners Pilotage Port Information Port Marine Safety Code Statutory Harbour Authority Shipping Reports Weekly Navigational Bulletin Leisure and Non-Commercial Users Harbour Police LATEST NEWS View All News 3RD NOVEMBER 2021 PD PORTS OFFERS LOGISTICS STUDENTS UNIQUE EXPERIENCE AS PART OF LOCAL COLLEGE INITIATIVE TO COMBAT DRIVER SHORTAGES Read More 27TH OCTOBER 2021 MEET BILL BRODIE Read More 15TH OCTOBER 2021 PD PORTS DELIGHTED TO SECURE LONG-TERM LEASE WITH DIFFUSION ALLOYS TO BUILD NEW CENTRE FOR EXCELLENCE ON TEESSIDE Read More Main Navigation Locations Solutions Commodities Marine Information About Us Careers Corporate Social Responsibility News & Media Visits & Inductions Find Us Contact Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Compliance Sitemap Accessibility Login Links Vehicle Booking System Contact Us T: +44 (0) 1642 877 000 E: enquiries@pdports.co.uk PD Ports is owned by Brookfield © 2021 PD Ports. All Rights Reserved. Built by Better.