Tyne

Size limits

LOA 300m, beam 40m, draught 12.0m, 82,073DWT.

Water density

1020.

Load line zone

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Tides

Range 4.3m springs; 2.1m neaps. The flood stream sets on to the coast from the NE and the ebb tends to run in a N'ly direction.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Approach

The channel depth is 13.0m LAT from the river entrance to Jarrow Oil Jetty; 6.0m LAT to the W end of Jarrow Slake and then 5.2m LAT to the swing bridge. W of the swing bridge there is no authorised depth. (The dredged depths are measured from CD which presently correspond with LAT, Lowest Astronomical Tide).

Swinging area: Vessels may swing off Jarrow Slake, N of the Tyne Bulk Terminal, available width 360m, depth 9.1m below CD.

Port limits

Authority's jurisdiction is up to 1nm and pilotage up to 3nm seaward of entrance.

Traffic schemes and VTS

Swing Bridge: Vessels intending to navigate through the Swing Bridge, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and requiring the bridge to be opened, should give at least 24 hours notice to Port Operations and Information Service (for Inbound) and the Bridge Master (for vessels outbound).

Gateshead Millennium Bridge: Vessels intending to navigate through the bridge and requiring the bridge to be opened, should give at least 24 hours notice to the port Operations and Information Service.

Anchorages

The anchorage lies to the NE of North Pier. Care should be taken not to anchor in the SE corner of the anchorage as this lies close to the approach to the harbour entrance. Depth in the middle of the anchorage is approx 27.0m.

Restrictions

There is a speed limit of 6kts in the river.

Tugs

Towage services in the port area is provided in river by Wijsmuller Marine Ltd, who operate a fleet of 3 diesel tugs, up to 3,200bhp, fitted with radiotelephones.

Mooring

Linesmen can be provided by Tyne Foyboats. Ordered through Tyne VTS on VHF Ch 12. Linesmen are not compulsory.

Charts and publications

BA 152, 156, 1191, 1192, 1934, 1935. Admiralty Pilot NP54, NP286(1).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessels inbound should advise ETA 24 hours in advance, or on leaving the previous port if later, to Tyne Harbour Radio, stating destination within the port, maximum draught and provide ISPS documentation, Waste Declaration and details of any dangerous goods onboard.

Communications

VHF: Tyne VTS: Ch 12, 16, 11, 12, 14.

Harbour Launch: 16, 06, 08, 11, 12, 14. Available throughout 24 hours.

Berthing instructions, tide and weather information is relayed on request. Up to date dredged depths at all berths and in the navigable channel are available and a continuous record of all shipping is maintained. Vessels arriving, sailing or moving within the port must contact callsign "Tyne VTS" on Ch 12, to obtain latest positions of other shipping, navigation warnings and all relevant information.

When vessel is 3nm from pier heads, vessels should obtain traffic update and instructions regarding pilot boarding and/or clearance to enter.

Flags

National flag, courtesy flag and International Code of Signals flags as necessary.

Notices and regulations

There is a speed limit of 6kts in the river.

Special sound signal: In accordance with the Merchant Shipping (Distress Signals and Prevention of Collisions) Regulations 1989, a vessel nearing a bend in the river, when another vessel approaching cannot be seen, should give one prolonged blast when within 0.5nm of the bend.

Vessels are to keep southward of mid channel when proceeding to sea and northward of mid channel when entering, so as to pass each other port side to port side.

Vessels crossing the river or turning, are responsible for ensuing that they do not interfere with passing traffic.

When one vessel is overtaken by another, they shall give the overtaking vessel room to pass.

Vessels should not immobilise main engines without permission from the Harbour Master.

Port State Control here: Paris MOU.

Running now: the Paris and Tokyo MOU concentrated inspection campaign on cargo securing, 1 September to 30 November 2026. Its questions are published: the questionnaire.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Transport and Security Directorate (TRANSEC) of the Department for Transport.

Position: Head of Maritime Security Operations.

Address: TRANSEC Department for Transport, 5th Floor, Southside, 105 Victoria Street, London, SW1E 6DT, United Kingdom

Tel: +44 207 944 2844 (24 hrs)

Fax: +44 207 944 2175

Email: [email protected]

Recognised Security Organisations:

RSO - ISSC Issue: Transec for passenger vessels. MCA for other vessels

RSO - Security Consultant Services: Transec for passenger vessels. MCA for other vessels.

The UK Department for Transport (DfT) is proposing, in line with EU regulations associated with the ISPS Code, to extend maritime security requirements to ships operating in domestic service and to port facilities serving them. The requirements would be based on those applicable to sea going vessels and generally would apply to domestic ships operating in 'sea areas', and which carry over 12 passengers or are over 500GT. Sea going ships which are certified to carry more than 250 passengers and tankers, especially those carrying oil and gas products, are considered as having the potential to be a target for attack.

For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org.

Repairs

All types of repairs available.

A & P Hebburn Yard: New 100m concrete jetty for direct load-out of heavy lift prefabricated ship modules.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Numerous hospitals throughout the area.

Transport

Nearest airport: Newcastle International Airport is 22km from Royal Quays.

Airport facilities: Full International Airport handling more than 1,500,000 passengers annually.

Nearest railway: Newcastle (East Coast main line), North Shields, Gateshead, South Shields and Wallsend are all connected either to the rail network or local Metro system.

Working hours

Normally Mon-Fri 0800-1630hrs or 0600-1400hrs and 1400 -2200hrs any day if required.

Where it is

The port of Tyne is situated on the NE coast of England.

The port

The Port of Tyne Authority owns and operates quays and berths on the River Tyne. The port imports containers, Ro-Ro, steel, forest products, petroleum coke, fertiliser and aggregates. Exports include containers, Ro-Ro, vehicles, grain and scrap. Ferry and cruise ship passengers also handled.

Traffic

Approx. 3,800,000t of cargo, 47,000TEU, 635,000 passengers and 1,000 vessels handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Tyne?

Request for pilotage should be made through the Tyne VTS.

What time zone is Tyne in?

Local time at Tyne is UTC+0. Clocks go to UTC+1 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+0 on 31 Oct 2027.

What is the maximum draft at Tyne?

The deepest berth listed is at Port of Tyne - Conventional and Bulk Cargo Terminal: 12.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Tyne?

1020.

Which load line zone is Tyne in?

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Who carries out Port State Control at Tyne?

Port State Control at Tyne: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Tyne?

The UN/LOCODE of Tyne is GBTYN.

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