General Information

The Port of Lancaster

Glasson Dock is a tidal port with an enclosed dock and an hydraulically operated ‘flap’ gate. (Currently removed for repair).

The Dock Gate at Glasson is operated to LIVERPOOL (Gladstone) Tide times, and generally opens 45 minutes before High Water, and is closed at High Water.

The Dock gate is only operated once per day, on the tide with High Water nearest to noon (local time). Any vessel or craft wishing to enter the dock from the River on night-time tides must give 48 hours’ notice to the Port Office or Harbour Master.

UNLOCODE: GBGLA

Terminal Reference: 0001

VHF Working Channel: 69

VHF is only manned whilst the
Dock Gates are in operation.

Legislation Compliance:

ISPS Certificate No. DfT/eCert/ P20180105-325

Port Waste Plan Approval Date: Submitted for revalidation June 2024

OPRC OSCP Plan Approval Date: 04/04/2025

(Valid for 5 Years)

PMSC Marine Operations Plan/
Safety Management System

Address of Port Office:

Lancaster Port Commission
West Quay
Glasson Dock
Lancaster
LA2 0DB
United Kingdom

E-mail:
admin@lancasterport.org

Port Office
01524 751724

Contacts:

CEO / Harbour Master
Carl Bower
07487 512333

CEO / Finance Manager
Craig Beattie
07375 106155

Bye-laws
Duty Holder Statement of Compliance
Strategy Document
Terms & Conditions
Marine Safety Plan
PMSC Declaration of Compliance

Policy Statements

Environmental Policy
Marine Enforcement Policy
Marine Recreational & leisure Activity Policy
Marine Safety Policy
Port Security Policy
Health and Safety Policy
Climate Change Adaption & Carbon Reduction Policy Statement
Port Cyber Security. Business Continuity Policy Statement
Training Policy Statement

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