All vessels of 49m and over, and all vessels carrying dangerous goods, are subject to compulsory pilotage. A minimum of 12 hours notice is required for a pilot. All vessels must use the services of a local shipping agent to facilitate the efficient exchange of information required, arrange for services and to be available in case of any problems/incidents.

All vessels must report to Newhaven Radio on VHF Channel 12 at least 1 hour before arrival at the Pilot station, which is situated 1 n.mile SW of the western Breakwater Lighthouse. Anchorage is 1 to 1.5 n.miles SW of western Breakwater Lighthouse. See here for more information.

East Quay Commercial Terminal

Operated by Newhaven Port & Properties Ltd. Tel: 01273 612900
342m of berth frontage, dredged to 5m.
Vessels up to 112m LOA (no tug assistance available).
Scrap metal exports by H.Ripley & Co. Who also offer stevedoring services. – www.hripley.co.uk Tel: 01323 440672
Landing of fish by large visiting trawlers.
Passenger vessel visits.
Biomass cargoes.
All other trade enquiries welcome.

No.1 RoRo Berth and Ferry Terminal

Operated by LCT Support Services - www.lctsupport.com Tel: 01235 844111
Ferry Port Website – www.newhavenferryport.co.uk
Roll on-roll off ferry traffic up to 145m LOA and 6m draft.

No.2 RoRo Berth

Operated by Newhaven Port & Properties Ltd. Tel: 01273 612900
Not presently in use as a ferry berth. Dredged to 4.5m and used as a lay-by berth.

North Quay Berths (NABSA Berths)

No. 1 berth operated by Newhaven Roadstone Ltd. Tel: 01273 516918
Stevedoring and storage by The Rigden Group – www.rigdengroup.co.uk Tel: 01273 514809
Vessels up to 91m LOA and 6m draft, tide dependant.
Imports of quarried stone. Other cargoes considered.
No.2 Berth operated by Tarmac. – Tel: 01273 513300. Vessels up to 82m LOA.
No.3 Berth not operating. – Vessels up to 82m LOA.
No.4 berth operated by EMR. – Tel: 01273 515131. Vessels up to 91m LOA.
No.5 berth not operating. – Vessels up to 85m LOA.

Local Shipping Agents

Freight Express Seacon - www.seacon.co.uk/broking Tel: 01797 222741
Lacy & Middlemiss – www.lacy.co.uk Tel: 01273 461464
GP Shipping - www.gp-shipping.co.uk/locations-southampton.htm Tel:02380 89101