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Commercial vessel berthing

North East of England

Located just two nautical miles from the River Tyne entrance, Royal Quays Marina offers 24/7 access, full-service commercial berthing, and direct North Sea connectivity.

With flexible berthing options available, our secure and strategically positioned marina is ideal for all types of small to medium sized commercial vessels, including:

Offshore support vessels
Crew transfer vessels
Survey boats
Fishing vessels
Workboats

24/7 secure Marina

Operating 24 hours a day, Royal Quays Marina provides access at all states of the tide through double-sector lock gates no matter what time of day.

With security patrols, staff on site 24 hours a day, monitored CCTV surveillance and secure access to ensure both your vessels and your crew are kept safe.

Our marina meets the highest safety standards, with dedicated emergency procedures, fire safety and life-saving equiptment ensuring complete peace of mind for you.

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Great facilities

400 premium berths equipped with fresh water supply and shore power (63A, 32A & 16A all from renewable sources).

On-site marine gas oil (MGO) and unleaded petrol bunkering facilities with fuel sold at cost to annual customers.

Secure boatyard with 40-tonne hoist, 1.5 tonne jib crane and space for vessel maintenance.

Container storage available for short, medium or long-term rental.

Waste and recycling facilities for disposal of shiboard waste, glass, plastic, cardboard, batteries, oil and wood.

Local marine chandleries for essential vessel supplies

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Crew friendly facilities

Easy access to major road and rail networks for crew changes

Great on-site washrooms, self-service laundry and restaurant

Free on-site parking for customers

Regional maritime training connections

High-speed WiFi connectivity across the marina

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Water Depths

Main Shipping Channel: Controlled depth of 10.0 metres below Chart Datum.

Marina Approaches: Not less than 3.2 metres below Chart Datum.

Marina Basin: Maintained at a minimum level of 5.0 metres below chart datum.

Berth sizes

Inside Marina (via Lock): Vessels up to 32 metres in length can access the main marina 24/7, 365 days a year via the lock. (Lock dimensions: Length 37m, Width 17.1m at centre, 8.0m at the gates - Beam Limit 7.5m).

Larger Vessels: Those exceeding 32 metres can access during free-flow hours (typically around High Water).

Outer Pontoon Berthing: No beam restrictions, max length 40m.