We are proud to be the Statutory Harbour Authority for Teesport and the Port of Hartlepool. Our general navigational information for the area covers maximum vessel sizes, tide times, as well as related documents and regulations.

TEES

Location
54° 35′ N,1° 13′ W (Teesport)

Largest Vessel
Length: 305m
Beam: 48m
Channel: 15.4m LAT

Navigation
The River Tees is approached from the NE at Tees Bay through a deepwater channel. The approach channel has a charted depth of 15.4m which progressively reduces to 4.5m east of Billingham Beck, 8 nautical miles from the entrance. The channel depth is not maintained beyond Tees (Newport) Bridge.

HARTLEPOOL

Location
54° 42′ N,1° 12′ W

Largest Vessel
Length: 190m
Beam: 33m
Channel: 5.7m LAT

Navigation
Hartlepool Dock is south-facing into Hartlepool Bay and is located 4 nautical miles north of the River Tees. Leading lights and buoys lead through the entrance channel with a nominal dredged depth of 5.7m below LAT.

Port Passage Plan