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Great Access

5 mins from A1
Frequent trade to European, Baltic and Mediterranean Ports
Vessels up to 116m

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Handling Restrictions

Vessels up to 90m O.A.L
3 Commercial Berths - 97m, 108m and 124m
Entry and Departure based on Tide

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Berwick is a small commercially flexible port situated on the Eastern border between Scotland and North East England, equidistant from the Rivers Forth and Tyne. Read More

BERWICK UPON TWEED HARBOUR - ENGLAND EAST COAST
NOTICE TO MARINERS - CHART 1612

Notice is hereby given that repair operations have commenced at Berwick Breakwater and will continue over the coming weeks.  Divers may be working in the vicinity.  Mariners are requested to navigate with caution, give as wide a berth as possible and keep speed to a minimum at all times.

D.Wood (Harbour Master) - 20th July 2011

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Port Facilities
Port Facilities

BERTHS

Tweed dock offers three commercial berths, 124m, 108m, and one of 97m.  The dock is tidal, depths alongside are dependant on the prevailing tide heights but average 1.5 - 2.0m at M.L.W.S.  Vessels lie aground on level mud.

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Harbour Authority
Harbour Authority

Harbour Master - Mr Duncan Wood Clerk to Commissioners - Capt  Brian Watson

 

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Pilot Boat
Pilot Boat

Pilotage is compulsory for all commercial vessels exceeding 40  metres.  The pilot boards about 1 mile east of Berwick lighthouse.

 

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Entering Port
Entering Port
The Ballyhealy entering the Tweed estuary

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Unloading
Unloading
Unloading Barley

Barley being unloaded at Tweed Dock into a Simpsons Malt wagon.

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Machinery
Machinery
Port Machinery

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Information Services

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Ship Tracking

Our site (in conjunction with marinetracking.com) gives you the facility to track ships in our area and learn more about them.Track NOW!

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Best Place to View Ships Entering Port

Ships entering Berwick Port create a unique and fascinating spectacle.  Our coastline is an area of outstanding natural beauty, be amazed at how ships can navigate up the Tweed and into our famous harbour.See Our Suggested Viewing Spots

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Our Town

Berwick upon Tweed has had a turbulent past.  Learn more about the town surrounding the Tweed Dock. Read More About Berwick

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Information for Visiting Sailors and Crew

As a guest of our town we can offer you a very pleasant stay.  We have a great range of things to do during your visit should you be lucky enough for some hard earned time off! Services in the Area

   

Utilities

Local Weather


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Shipping
Shipping
Shipping and Tweed Dock

Since the Eighteenth century the Port of Berwick has enjoyed steady and varied shipping activity.

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Location
Location
Location

Our unique location gives us natural access from the North Sea and quick links to both sides of the Border.

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Leisure Crafts
Leisure Crafts
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Berwick upon Tweed is the perfect based for a short stay, our area is soaked in history and has many great days out, fine restaurants and cultural activites.

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