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Floating bakery celebrates first batch thanks to HHA
Monday, 20 April 2026 - 12:06
Harwich Haven Authority Celebrates Record-Breaking Year of Social Value Delivery
Friday, 20 March 2026 - 11:23
The Tunnel That Never Was
Sunday, 1 March 2026 - 8:31
Harwich Haven Authority Named Finalist in East Anglia Clean & Green Awards 2026
Wednesday, 25 February 2026 - 12:24
Harwich Haven Authority Launches Project to Restore Saltmarsh at RSPB Nature Reserve and Boost Coastal Resilience
Monday, 23 February 2026 - 8:50
Harwich Haven Authority names CVST as Charity of the Year 2026
Friday, 20 February 2026 - 10:12
New Marine Biosecurity Plan launched to help protect the Stour and Orwell Estuaries
Thursday, 19 February 2026 - 9:16
HHA raises over £7,000 for Charity of the Year
Monday, 16 February 2026 - 10:33
New Chief Executive for Harwich Haven Authority
Monday, 2 February 2026 - 15:15
HHA to provide £40m in support to local communities
Wednesday, 14 January 2026 - 12:39
Partial closure of Ha’penny Pier as essential repairs are undertaken
Thursday, 18 December 2025 - 12:32
HHA Announces Leadership Transition
Wednesday, 17 December 2025 - 10:05
Harwich Haven Authority Begins Beneficial Use of Dredging (BUDs) Project at Levington to Restore Saltmarsh and Strengthen Natural Flood Defences
Monday, 15 December 2025 - 11:38
Families celebrate Christmas countdown at Ha’penny lights switch-on
Thursday, 11 December 2025 - 12:06
Ha’penny Pier to illuminate for Christmas tree lights switch-on
Wednesday, 26 November 2025 - 9:38
HHA Welcomes the Department for Transport and Maritime Minister
Thursday, 20 November 2025 - 13:30
Three HHA Colleagues Recognised at East Anglian Maritime Awards
Monday, 17 November 2025 - 11:17
Harwich Haven Authority features in ‘Sailing the Shipping Forecast’ on More4
Wednesday, 12 November 2025 - 10:56
Harwich Haven Authority celebrates a month of awards
Monday, 3 November 2025 - 14:36
Harwich Haven Authority Wins ‘Inclusive Workplace of the Year’ at BPA Conference
Monday, 20 October 2025 - 16:06
Highly Commended at the East of England National Apprenticeship & Skills Awards
Tuesday, 14 October 2025 - 11:39
Harwich Haven Authority set for bumper awards month with third announcement
Friday, 3 October 2025 - 15:13
Volunteers take part in big beach clean in Harwich
Thursday, 25 September 2025 - 6:47
HHA are shortlisted after record-breaking year for social value
Wednesday, 24 September 2025 - 10:54
Interim CEO announced for Harwich Haven Authority
Friday, 12 September 2025 - 14:24
Record-equalling container vessel arrives in the Haven
Friday, 12 September 2025 - 10:51
HHA are proud to be finalists in the National Apprenticeship and Skills Awards 2025
Thursday, 11 September 2025 - 9:52
Capt. Ian Love honoured with the prestigious Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service
Wednesday, 3 September 2025 - 8:30
Harwich Haven Authority and Partners Secure Funding from UK Government for Digital Twin project
Friday, 8 August 2025 - 10:41
Harwich Haven Authority welcomes The Premier Alliance to the Port of Felixstowe
Tuesday, 22 July 2025 - 14:24
Thousands of children from Essex and Suffolk to take part in beach school workshops
Monday, 7 July 2025 - 12:56
Ever Atop breaks UK records in The Haven
Thursday, 3 July 2025 - 11:12
Harwich Haven Authority Funds Swim Safe Programme in Harwich for Sixth Consecutive Year
Monday, 30 June 2025 - 10:11
HHA delivers more than £5m in social value, annual report reveals
Tuesday, 24 June 2025 - 9:04
HHA announced as a finalist for ‘Employer of the Year’ at the Maritime UK Awards
Thursday, 22 May 2025 - 8:56
HHA’s first all-female launch crew urge more women to join sector
Friday, 16 May 2025 - 13:44
Pollution Incident in the Harbour
Thursday, 15 May 2025 - 13:46
Annual Public Meeting – 1 July 2025, The Waterfront Dovercourt
Tuesday, 13 May 2025 - 12:16
Harwich Haven Authority employees select their 2025 Charity of the Year
Monday, 7 April 2025 - 12:08
Harwich Haven Authority Appoints Ian Shipperley CBE as Non-Executive Director
Monday, 31 March 2025 - 10:22
Harwich Haven Authority Fund Now Open for Applications
Tuesday, 4 March 2025 - 12:37
New coastal project set to benefit people and wildlife
Wednesday, 26 February 2025 - 16:13
Harwich Haven Authority supports local fishermen to purchase vital safety equipment
Monday, 17 February 2025 - 16:32
Computer donation to support clients of Open Road
Tuesday, 11 February 2025 - 9:49
Harwich Haven Authority Secures Funding to Support Marine Apprentices
Monday, 10 February 2025 - 8:13
Harwich Haven Authority continues to support successful outdoor learning programme in Harwich
Monday, 3 February 2025 - 16:16
Harwich Haven Authority Announces Appointment of Paula Carter as Non-Executive Director
Monday, 23 December 2024 - 9:04
Partial closure of Ha’penny Pier, Harwich, as essential repairs are undertaken
Thursday, 19 December 2024 - 12:13
Harwich Haven Authority and its partner, industry leading Entopy, receive funding to explore digital twin development
Thursday, 14 November 2024 - 15:54
Harwich Haven Authority Appoints Busayo Afolabi as Senior Marine Operations Manager
Wednesday, 13 November 2024 - 15:20
Harwich Haven Authority appoints Mike McCartain OBE to the Board
Monday, 11 November 2024 - 11:03
Harwich Haven Authority increases its apprenticeship and graduate programme
Thursday, 7 November 2024 - 16:40
Harwich Haven Authority gets behind the Electric Palace’s new projector appeal with a donation of £10K 
Tuesday, 5 November 2024 - 14:43
Deepest draught vessel ever to visit a UK port arrives under the pilotage of Harwich Haven Authority
Monday, 4 November 2024 - 16:24
Major funding for UK trust port Harwich Haven Authority and its partner PurpleSector from Department for Transport
Monday, 28 October 2024 - 14:52
Local Haven-based businesses lend their support to the Landguard Nature Reserve
Thursday, 10 October 2024 - 10:41
Harwich Haven Authority shortlisted for British Ports Association Award
Friday, 27 September 2024 - 13:13
New Coastal Water Fountain unveiled on Ha’penny Pier, Harwich
Wednesday, 7 August 2024 - 15:32
Harwich Haven Authority appoints new Strategy and Partnerships Director
Friday, 2 August 2024 - 13:03
Harwich Haven Authority fund Swim Safe programme in Harwich for the fifth consecutive year
Thursday, 4 July 2024 - 10:40
Harwich Haven Authority and Boskalis Westminster launch new environment learning programme in Harwich
Thursday, 30 May 2024 - 13:57
Secretary of State reappoints Two Non-Executive Directors
Wednesday, 29 May 2024 - 10:28
On International Women in Maritime Day our CEO, Sarah West, urges more women to consider a career in maritime
Saturday, 18 May 2024 - 16:34
Harwich Haven Authority awards Maintenance Dredging contract to Boskalis Westminster
Thursday, 7 December 2023 - 16:12
Harwich Haven Authority’s former Harbour Engineer recognised for his outstanding contribution to the dredging industry by CEDA UK
Wednesday, 29 November 2023 - 15:17
Harwich Haven Authority wins international environment and sustainability award
Thursday, 23 November 2023 - 16:01
Mumbai Maersk heralds first deep draught vessel
Monday, 13 November 2023 - 8:58
Sarah honoured by the RNLI
Wednesday, 1 November 2023 - 10:07
Jim wins Outstanding Achievement Award at the BPA Conference
Friday, 20 October 2023 - 14:27
Harwich Haven Authority and Port of Felixstowe announce channel deepening completion
Wednesday, 4 October 2023 - 11:22
Harwich Haven Authority welcome the Laura Maersk
Friday, 29 September 2023 - 10:29
Annual Public Meeting 2023, Monday 17 July 2023 – 6pm
Friday, 14 July 2023 - 17:03
Harwich Haven Authority Maintenance Dredging Framework December 2023-December 2024 now open to Tender
Monday, 10 July 2023 - 13:26
New Marine Director (Harbour Master) appointed by Harwich Haven Authority
Friday, 14 April 2023 - 16:44
Harwich Haven Authority establishes Haven Dredging Ltd to launch innovative new dredging technology, Tiamat
Tuesday, 11 April 2023 - 8:46
Harwich Haven Authority selects Kongsberg Norcontrol for industry leading VTS system
Friday, 3 March 2023 - 11:26
Fiona receives royal recognition for her work on the Platinum Jubilee
Thursday, 24 November 2022 - 9:41
Harwich Haven Authority hosts its first Port Open Day
Wednesday, 19 October 2022 - 14:29
Harwich Haven Authority organise port open day to celebrate MaritimeUK week.
Wednesday, 12 October 2022 - 10:00
Harwich Haven Authority continue their commitment to the Harwich Swim Safe programme
Friday, 29 July 2022 - 9:45
A night to remember at the Tendring Youth Awards 2022
Tuesday, 19 July 2022 - 12:50
Annual Report and Financial Statements 2021
Thursday, 23 June 2022 - 10:09
Annual Public Meeting – Thursday 14 July 2022, 6pm
Wednesday, 22 June 2022 - 12:10
Harwich Haven Authority and partners support first lobster hatchery on the Essex coastline
Wednesday, 22 June 2022 - 9:45
East of England’s largest trust port appoints new Chief Executive Officer
Thursday, 16 June 2022 - 12:30
Join us to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee on Ha’penny Pier, Harwich
Friday, 6 May 2022 - 9:30
Harwich Haven Authority appoints ESG Director
Thursday, 14 April 2022 - 11:15
Recharge of Mersea Harbour completed
Friday, 21 January 2022 - 11:09
Harwich Haven Authority is inviting Tenders from interested parties to act as our Designated Person
Wednesday, 12 January 2022 - 11:23
A memorable evening at the Tendring Youth Awards 2021
Wednesday, 20 October 2021 - 11:58
Harwich Haven Authority’s Beach School focuses on the environment and trade in the Haven
Friday, 3 September 2021 - 12:28
Annual Public Meeting – Tuesday 14 September 2021, 6pm
Wednesday, 1 September 2021 - 15:40
Harwich Haven Authority amends its Infrastructure Surcharge
Friday, 6 August 2021 - 13:50
The 2021 Swim Safe programme is back with a splash
Thursday, 29 July 2021 - 15:03
Dredging contractor appointed for major UK channel deepening project in the Harwich Haven
Wednesday, 21 July 2021 - 14:15
Harwich Haven Authority encourage nominations for the Tendring Youth Awards 2021
Friday, 16 July 2021 - 12:47
Harwich Haven Authority fund the 2021 Swim Safe programme in Dovercourt
Wednesday, 30 June 2021 - 9:52
Neil Glendinning included in the Queen’s birthday honours
Monday, 14 June 2021 - 15:18
14 June 2021 | Charges reintroduced to Ha’penny Pier moorings
Monday, 14 June 2021 - 13:06
12 May 2021 | Important information… visiting from outside the UK?
Wednesday, 12 May 2021 - 14:15
Ha’penny Pier pontoons will be open for overnight stays from 12 April 2021.
Thursday, 8 April 2021 - 10:55
Harwich Haven Authority continue to invest in the town’s iconic wooden pier
Wednesday, 31 March 2021 - 14:17
Ha’penny Pier pontoons will open to visiting leisure vessels from 29 March 2021
Friday, 19 March 2021 - 11:34
5 February 2021: Harwich Haven Authority part of an ambitious freeport bid for the East of England to drive jobs and investment
Friday, 5 February 2021 - 10:36
8 January 2021: Important information for Anglers using Ha’penny Pier
Friday, 8 January 2021 - 12:58
Harwich Haven Authority supports the Harwich Community Foodbank with a £3,500 donation
Monday, 21 December 2020 - 16:41
Harwich Haven Authority publish 2021 tariffs
Thursday, 17 December 2020 - 14:28
Harwich and Felixstowe bid for Freeport status
Wednesday, 25 November 2020 - 9:55
Harwich Haven Authority receives ‘green light’ for major harbour improvement project
Thursday, 5 November 2020 - 17:17
Latest advise to sailors using Ha’penny Pier pontoons – November 2020
Thursday, 5 November 2020 - 9:00
Harwich Haven Authority’s first virtual public meeting a great success
Wednesday, 23 September 2020 - 13:46
Amendments to the Harwich Haven Authority Conservancy and Pilotage charges information
Wednesday, 23 September 2020 - 11:49
New Non-Executive Director joins the Harwich Haven Authority Board
Tuesday, 22 September 2020 - 12:52
New chair appointed to the Board of Harwich Haven Authority
Tuesday, 15 September 2020 - 8:36
Virtual Annual Public Meeting 2020
Friday, 11 September 2020 - 12:19
Important information: Harwich VTS contact number change
Friday, 10 July 2020 - 12:40
The Ha’penny Pier pontoons will be open for overnight stays from 4 July 2020.
Thursday, 2 July 2020 - 10:14
The Ha’penny Pier pontoons, Harwich, will be open to welcome visiting leisure vessels from 1 June 2020.
Thursday, 28 May 2020 - 10:24
The waters of the Haven are now open for boating and angling
Wednesday, 13 May 2020 - 12:27
COVID-19: Leisure vessel community update | May 2020
Monday, 11 May 2020 - 15:21
Covid 19: Restrictions for usage of Ha’penny Pier – 3 April 2020
Friday, 3 April 2020 - 15:58
Clapping in support of key workers across the UK
Friday, 3 April 2020 - 15:00
Leisure vessel community update: COVID-19 – 3 April 2020
Friday, 3 April 2020 - 10:33
Harwich Haven Authority: Keeping trade flowing into Haven Ports
Wednesday, 1 April 2020 - 13:07
REVISED Important Information: Revisions to the usage of the mooring facilities on Ha’penny Pier to manage the spread of the COVID-19 virus
Thursday, 26 March 2020 - 13:39
POSTPONED: Harwich Maritime Festival 2020
Monday, 23 March 2020 - 11:18
Harwich Haven Authority’s chief executive urges businesses to support the local community through their corporate social responsibility programmes as the Covid-19 pandemic worsens
Friday, 20 March 2020 - 16:00
Important Information – Ha’penny Pier – revisions to the usage of mooring facilities to manage the spread of the COVID-19 virus
Friday, 20 March 2020 - 14:52
Coronavirus preventative measures
Wednesday, 11 March 2020 - 16:33
Shipping minister Nusrat Ghani MP visits Harwich Haven Authority to view their operations
Wednesday, 15 January 2020 - 9:54
Harwich Haven Authority tariffs information for 2020
Monday, 9 December 2019 - 14:23
Two more Harwich Harbour access improvement project information dates announced in Harwich and Felixstowe
Tuesday, 29 October 2019 - 15:50
Harwich Haven Authority announces major improvement project for Harwich Harbour
Wednesday, 16 October 2019 - 14:39
LIVE EXERCISE TESTS EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO INCIDENT IN HARWICH HARBOUR
Tuesday, 17 September 2019 - 15:37
Live exercise to test emergency response to incident in Harwich Harbour
Tuesday, 3 September 2019 - 15:09
Local children create their own reusable bags to reduce plastic waste
Friday, 30 August 2019 - 15:54
The rain didn’t put off the crowds who flocked to the Harwich Maritime Festival
Wednesday, 21 August 2019 - 11:21
Harwich Haven Authority steps in to ensure local children understand the dangers of the sea
Thursday, 27 June 2019 - 12:30
New Annual Report and Financial Statements 2018
Thursday, 13 June 2019 - 11:01
Harwich Haven Authority Brexit statement
Wednesday, 13 February 2019 - 16:10
The annual Harwich Maritime Festival is set to go ahead in 2019 as Harwich Haven Authority steps in to ensure the town has its much loved annual event
Monday, 14 January 2019 - 12:44
Supporting stakeholders in the Haven
Wednesday, 24 October 2018 - 14:58
Town’s beach clean-up event a massive success
Tuesday, 18 September 2018 - 14:16
Harwich Haven Authority and the Harwich town mayor unite to beat plastic pollution
Friday, 31 August 2018 - 10:18
Free summer craft workshops on Ha’penny Pier
Thursday, 9 August 2018 - 11:53
New environmentally beneficial collaboration for Harwich Haven Authority
Monday, 30 July 2018 - 12:41
Join us for our Annual Public Meeting – Thursday 19 July
Thursday, 21 June 2018 - 10:44
It’s time to turn the tide on plastic pollution in our seas and oceans
Wednesday, 6 June 2018 - 14:00
Harwich Haven Authority test their multi agency response to a maritime disaster
Tuesday, 22 May 2018 - 16:18
Harwich Haven Authority supports grass roots initiatives across Essex and Suffolk with a new £75,000 a year community fund
Tuesday, 17 April 2018 - 11:08
Harwich Haven Authority makes improvements to Ha’penny Pier mooring facility
Tuesday, 19 December 2017 - 16:39
Santa’s coming to town this year thanks to the generosity of Harwich Haven Authority
Thursday, 30 November 2017 - 12:52
Ha’penny Pier undergoes second-stage refurbishment works
Tuesday, 24 October 2017 - 12:43
Local business sponsors Harwich and Dovercourt High School’s new Reading for Life initiative
Thursday, 28 September 2017 - 11:45
Harwich Haven Authority opens consultation with stakeholders
Tuesday, 26 September 2017 - 14:30
Harwich Haven Authority appoints new chief financial officer
Tuesday, 22 August 2017 - 14:19
Preparing for the world’s new breed of mega vessels
Wednesday, 26 July 2017 - 14:27
Harwich Haven Authority upgrades to SIGNALIS STYRIS VTS
Wednesday, 26 July 2017 - 12:59
Harwich Haven Authority annual report and accounts 2016 now available
Tuesday, 27 June 2017 - 9:32
Working in partnership with the world’s leading ship simulator experts
Friday, 9 June 2017 - 14:42
Harwich Haven Authority seeks new maintenance dredging contract
Wednesday, 17 May 2017 - 10:48
Harwich Haven Authority pensioners enjoy a slap-up lunch
Thursday, 11 May 2017 - 14:33
Harwich Haven Authority pier masters report for duty
Friday, 7 April 2017 - 14:08
Harwich Haven Authority happy to support local Sea Scout Group
Wednesday, 5 April 2017 - 14:38
The Authority’s first public meeting for stakeholders receives high praise
Monday, 13 March 2017 - 15:52
Harwich Haven Authority becomes the first UK Trust Port to achieve ISO 14001:2015 certification
Wednesday, 1 March 2017 - 17:15
Harwich Haven Authority spreads a little Christmas cheer to local families
Tuesday, 20 December 2016 - 11:46
Ha’penny pier to undergo revamp
Thursday, 29 September 2016 - 17:37
MMO approves trial use of new maintenance dredging disposal site
Thursday, 26 May 2016 - 12:00
Changes reported in distribution of birds on Stour and Orwell estuaries
Thursday, 17 March 2016 - 16:00
Harwich Haven Authority to carry out marine research on invasive species
Tuesday, 2 February 2016 - 11:17
Preservation work due to begin on visitor centre
Wednesday, 27 January 2016 - 14:15
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