Cruises & Ferries
Pilots/Tugs
Three tugs (70, 42, & 36 tonnes pull) are stationed on the Tyne at 3 hours notice
Additional tugs (should they be necessary) can be arranged with reasonable notice
Experienced Pilots available 24/7 at two hours notice
Tides
Spring Range 4.3m, Neap 2.1m
Current at mid tide generally 1- 1.5 knots
Vessels berth either way round at all states of tide
Spring low tides occur 1000/1100, Neaps at 1600/1700
NORTHUMBRIAN QUAY
Location North Side; River Tyne (Chart BA 1934) 54° 59.6'N 001°26.8'W Distance to Sea 2.2 milesBerth
Length 335 metres
Depth 9.0 metres
Quay Height 6.7 m (at Chart Datum)
Vessel Length 300m LOA
Draft 8.5 - 10.0m
Beam No Restrictions
WHITEHILL POINT
Location North Side; - River Tyne 54° 59.3'N 001°27.3'W (Chart BA 1934) Distance to Sea 2.5 miles
Berth Length 108 metres (93m Quay plus dolphins)
Depth 8.6 metres
Quay Height 6.7 metres (at Chart Datum)
Vessel Length 215m LOA.
Draft 8.1 - 9.5m (dependent on tide)
Beam No Restrictions
RO RO BERTHS
Ro Ro No. 3 Depth 7.1m dual linkspan bridge for stern loading and discharging 31m x 5.9m
Ro Ro No. 4 Depth 7.5m dual link span bridge for stern loading and discharging 10.4m x 60.4m