The Authority continued to focus during 2024 on its key objective of safety of navigation for vessels visiting Haven Ports, environmental stewardship, health and safety and customer service.

Ensuring we deliver a safe and efficient service remains a priority for employees across our whole organisation.

 

Key financial indicators

Our two sources of revenue, pilotage and conservancy produced a consolidated revenue of £41.9 million in 2023 (2022: £29.9 million).

 

Key performance indicators

	2023	2022	2021
Arrivals
Vessels	3,764	3,726	4,006
Tonnage	165,155,00	154,613,000	160,304,000
Navigational Safety
Vessel movements	13,528	11,510	11,901
Level 1 (major) navigational incidents	0	0	0
Level 2 (minor) navigational incidents	1	2	1
Level 3 (hazardous) navigational incidents	15	16	15
Pilotage Service
Pilotage acts	3,384	3,445	3,455
Tonnage piloted	167,900,000	149,294,000	157,635,000
External acts	3,117	2,969	2,727
People
Employees	120	117	112
Accidents	7	2	6
Of which were lost time accidents	–	–	–
Of which were reportable	–	–	–

 

Performance against Marine Safety Plan 2024 – 2027

For full details on the Marine Safety Plan, visit this link. 

Safety Plan Item	Status Update / KPI / comments
Marine Service Availability	On target – performance service rates: VTS service and critical equipment – 100% Pilot service availability – 100% Pilot launch service availability – 100% Aids to Navigation availability – 99.8%
Marine Apprenticeship	On target – 8 Marine Apprentices currently under training
Survey Data Performance	On target – We’ve collected Swept Path and Rheotune data and made it available on Portable Pilot Units (PPU). Further mud and channel research projects scheduled.
Future Fuels	On target – Plans under development. H&S training and table-top exercise completed, live exercise in early planning stages
Promote PMSC compliance	On target – awareness of new Port Marine Safety Code (PMSC) raised with local facilities via liaison meetings. Awaiting publication of new PMSC and Guide to Good Practice
Master – Pilot Exchange	Under review, pending further feedback / technology investigation
Weather and Tidal Data	On target – initial planning and budgeting in place for wave rider buoy in Sunk area, in progress
Pilot Ladder Safety	Completed pilot and manager training, progressing launch crew and VTS officers. Additionally, completed by some Board members (Duty Holders) and Executive Directors
Marine Operational Safety	On target – completed two post-incident or near miss investigations with local stakeholders (vessel and tug operators). Learnings implemented and SMS updated
Leisure Vessel Safety	On target – completed 4 engagement visits in 2024. Further visits planned for 2025, additionally hosting 2 visits to Harwich VTS