Brightlingsea Port (a historic Cinque Port) officially opened for commercial operations in 1982, catering primarily to the local and seasonal short-sea coastal market. The success of any commercial operation is closely linked to a strong, cooperative relationship with local port authorities.
At Brightlingsea, the Brightlingsea Harbour Commissioners are actively involved in overseeing the port’s commercial activities. Regular dialogue and meetings are essential to maintaining a high standard of operations and ensuring that all activities align with the port’s regulations and objectives.
Wharf Area
Area
Quay: total length 160m
Gutway: total length 60m
Total square area: approximately 20,300 mm2 (5 Acres/2 Hectare)
Shed area: approximately 900 mm2
Total square area less shed is approximately 19,400 m2 (about 4.8 Acres/1.90 Hectare)
The following commodities can be handled at Brightlingsea Port:
Bulks
- All types of stones, aggregates, minerals, sand and coal
- Self discharge vessels welcome
Bagged
- Pre slung or large slinged bags – Fertiliser, cement, chemicals, Jumbo bags (can route through covered or open storage)
The Port has sufficient land to offer a user facilities for installation of bagging plants or other like minded projects.
Biomass
Oliver’s Wharf Limited has a waste licence with EA for the handling of recycled wood chips and baled RDF waste. They are also able to amend the licence to export SRF and clean washed cullet.
Port Restrictions
Brightlingsea is a Spring Tidal NAABSA (not always afloat but safe aground) port meaning ship will go aground.
Spring tides occur twice monthly for approximately one week, separated by low tides (neap tides) also lasting for about one week.
- Loa (Length overall) up to 95 m on Spring Tides
- Beam (width of ship) no restriction although prefer max 15.50 m
- No air draft restriction (no bridges to go under)
- Loaded draft 4.70 up to a max 5.20 metres on spring tides & about 3.90/4.50 metres on low neap tides.
Type of Ship
Ideally low loaded draught on spring tides up to 3500 tons cargo capacity – if cargo of light density then max size about 4000 tons cargo capacity.
Stevedoring
Brightlingsea Port has a very positive work ethic, never a negative thought – only solutions.
Working times are very flexible with Saturday morning options for completion of cargo, enabling Shipowners to save down time.
- Working times 24/7 SSHINC Non Biomass
- Biomass (EA) Monday – Friday 0700-2300, Saturday 0700-1300
For more information, please contact:
Uniconnection Chartering & Ship’s Agency Ltd
📞 +44 (0)1206 307300
📧 agency@uniconnection.co.uk