Port of Southampton

Ideally located on the south coast close to major shipping lanes linking the UK to European and global markets, Southampton is Britain’s Gateway to the World. The port is the UK’s number one hub for deep sea trade and a critical link in supply chains serving businesses and manufacturers throughout the nation.

General Directions 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ABP Port of Southampton has now issued General Directions applicable to the Port of Southampton Statutory Harbour Authority Area. Directions are issued under article 5 of the Port of Southampton Harbour Revision Order 2025.

 The final version of the new General Directions can be viewed at the following link. 

RNLI Safety Checks 

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has teamed up with the Royal Yachting Association (RYA), HM Coastguard and Irish Sailing to produce checklists to boost users' skills and help them prepare for the new boating season. Sarah Pennicard, of the RNLI Water Safety Team, said  " We always want people to enjoy our coastline, but things can quickly go wrong at sea, which is why its important to be prepared. By keeping our essential checklists onboard, you'll be reducing the risks of incidents occurring or increasing in severity" 

2026 Pilotage Tariff Consultation

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Port of Southampton 2026 Pilotage Tariff is now under a 6 week consultation period. Consultation responses should be sent via email to HMSouthampton@abports.co.uk ref "2026 Pilotage Tariff Consultation" and should be recieved no later than the 31st December 2025 in order to be considered. 

The tariff under consultation can be found here: Port of Southampton 2026 Pilotage Tariff