STEVEDORING All cargo handling operations are carried out by PD Ports.
Svitzer UK
STORAGE
Svitzer UK is the UK’s largest provider of towage and marine services. From its head office on the south side of the Tees in Middlesbrough, it manages day-to-day towage operations in the ports of Tees and Hartlepool.
Teesport: Two quayside transit sheds totalling nearly 25,200 sq m plus large areas of open storage. Plug-in points available for reefer containers. Hartlepool: Over 500,000 sq m of quayside shed space including dedicated warehousing for forest products.
TIDES Teesport: MHWS 5.45 m, MHWN 4.4 m, MLWN 1.95 m, MLWS 0.77 m. Spring range is 4.68 m; neap range is 2.45 m.
On the Tees, the company operates six tugs – a strategic mix of Voith Schneider, azimuthing stern drive and tractor tugs. These vessels can cope with any type of ship in all weathers. Svitzer UK is part of the Svitzer Group, a leading global towage and marine services provider, operating some 600 vessels in over 35 countries worldwide. Svitzer has been providing safety and support at sea since 1833. In the UK, Svitzer employs over 700 people and operates more than 90 vessels including 85 tugs in 18 ports. It provides towage and marine services at 12 oil terminals and one LNG terminal. The Svitzer Group is part of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group.
Hartlepool: MHWS 5.35 m, MHWN 4.29 m, MLWN 1.72 m, MLWS 0.68 m. Spring range is 4.67 m, neap range is 2.57 m.
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TOWAGE Svitzer Marine Ltd provides a 24-hour towage service in Teesport and Hartlepool. From its base in Middlesbrough the company operates a fleet of six tugs including one 70 tonne bp ASD tug, one 60 tonne bp tug, one 60 tonne bp tractor tug and two 40 tonne bp Voith tugs. Four of these vessels are equipped for fire-fighting to FiFi 1 standard and two carry oil dispersant.
WASTE Svitzer Marine Ltd operates a daily garbage collection service for shipping on the River Tees using a motorised barge. This service is provided on behalf of PD Ports and is covered by a Harbour Office levy on waste disposal. Hartlepool: disposal available on request.
WATER Fresh water is available at most berths on the Tees and in Hartlepool.
WEATHER Prevailing winds are south-westerly. The approach to the ports is exposed to winds from N to SE. Local forecast available from Humber
TEESport Purpose
Berths
Length
Depth
Info
Steel and General 4 780 m 10.9 m cargo
Vessels up to 115,000 dwt
Ro-Ro
Freight only
2 in Tees Dock 180-200 m 8.8-10.9 m 1 on River Tees
Teesport Container 2 294 m Terminal 1
7.5 m and 8.5 m
Ship-to-shore gantry cranes
Teesport Container 2 360 m 10.9 m Terminal 2
45 tonne ship-to-shore gantry crane, vessels up to 2,500 TEU
Teesport Oil Jetties 3 (2 operated Total 550 m 9.5 m and by SABIC) 6.5 m
SABIC berths can handle vessels up to 198 m and 100 m
Teesport Commerce 3
4.9 m and 5.5 m
Base for various offshore-related service companies
Heavy Lift berth 1 120 m 8.0 m
Operated by Deep Ocean
Total 450 m
Park
HARTLEPOOL DOCK Purpose
Berths
Length
Depth
Victoria Harbour
3
825 m
6.5 m to 8.2 m
North Basin
2
390 m
5.1 m
Coastguard.
WORKING HOURS Working hours are 06.00 to 22.00. Night and weekend working available by arrangement.
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