Tidal predictions for Sunderland are based upon data supplied by Proudman Oceanographic Laboratory, copyright reserved.
UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s Consolidated European Reporting System – to be submitted by all vessels required to do so by law
This Permit to Work must be completed before the commencement of any hot work.
Updated 2026.
This procedure establishes the minimum safety, operational and regulatory requirements for all diving operations conducted within the jurisdiction of Port of Sunderland
Port Marine Safety Code – Statement of compliance. Updated 2026
This procedure ensures that the Port of Sunderland is satisfied that any vessel conducting enclosed or confined-space entry has correctly planned, risk-assessed, tested, and controlled the entry
This Marine Safety Management Report is issued by the Harbour Master of the Port of Sunderland and is intended as a summary of Port Marine Safety Code (PMSC) performance and operational statistics during the period of April 2024 and March 2025.
Updated February 2026 – Use this version only
Updated 2026. Use this form version only
Addendum to the Marine Policy 2025 to cover ballast water and invasive species management.
IMO2020 – Reduced sulphur emission limits for ships – use of Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems (EGCS) – Scrubbers
New checklist and procedure for Liquefied Natural Gas bunkering of vessels. Published November 2023.
The operation of flying drones within Port of Sunderland must only be undertaken in compliance with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA website) requirements and the Drone code which sets out the regulations in brief. Updated 2025.
IMO2020 – Reduced sulphur emission limits for ships – use of Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems (EGCS) – Scrubbers
This guide provides information for ships visiting Port of Sunderland regarding ballast water management.
The Port of Sunderland Marine Safety Plan sets out the port’s strategic commitment to managing marine and facilities safety over the period 2026–2029, in accordance with the Port Marine & Facilities Safety Code (2025).
Trading conditions, list of trading charges and ancillary charges at Port of Sunderland from 1 April 2026.
This form must be completed to ensure that all commercially operated craft within the jurisdiction of the Port of Sunderland are properly registered and compliant with the Port of Sunderland Commercial Boat Registration Scheme, in support of the Port Marine Safety Code (PMSC).
To be completed by Agent/Master and returned at least 24 hours before ETA (with updates as required).
All pleasure boats and small commercial craft must be registered with port by filling in the form below.
Application for moorings river wear (south side – corporation quay to west end of scotia quay)
Waste Reporting Declaration – to be submitted by all vessels not required to make CERS3
Please complete the form to inform us of a new vehicle, replacing a vehicle or leaving employee.
The Master/ Chief officer or ship’s agent must sign this check list acknowledging they understand and will comply with Port of Sunderland’s requirements while the ship is in port.
General declaration form (FAL1). If you’re the ship’s master (or their agent) of a commercial vessel, you will need to report any goods that are arriving on your vessel at a UK port.
