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WHAT YOU<br />
NEED TO KNOW<br />
• The <strong>Port</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Tyne</strong> has a purpose-built<br />
cruise terminal at Northumbrian Quay.<br />
• The main River <strong>Tyne</strong> channel<br />
is maintained to a depth <strong>of</strong> 10m,<br />
allowing vessels up to 9.5m to enter<br />
without restriction.<br />
• Pilot services are available 24/7.<br />
Three tugboats (70, 42 and 43 tonnes<br />
pull) are available. Additional tugs can<br />
be arranged with reasonable notice.<br />
• Spring tide range 4.3m, neap 2.1m.<br />
Current at mid tide generally 1-1.5 knots.<br />
95%<br />
OF GLOBAL CRUISE<br />
FLEET CAN BE<br />
ACCOMMODATED<br />
13M<br />
MAXIMUM DEPTH OF<br />
VESSELS AT HIGH TIDE<br />
24/7<br />
PILOTAGE AVAILABLE<br />
360M<br />
DIAMETER<br />
OF MAXIMUM<br />
TURNING CIRCLE<br />
• Vessels over 350m have been handled<br />
previously on the River <strong>Tyne</strong>, but the<br />
practical limit is the 360m diameter<br />
turning circle at Jarrow (3.5 miles from<br />
the sea) which allows vessels up to<br />
300m to be swung by tug.<br />
• Some waste handling facilities are<br />
included in the standard port charges<br />
and extra available if required.<br />
• Security facilities are high security<br />
(ISPS Restricted Area).
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