Welcome to the website of the Crouch Harbour Authority in Essex

Dues are charged on vessels kept or used in the harbour in accordance with the annually published Schedule of Charges.

• How to pay your Harbour Dues

The Crouch Harbour Authority is the statutory harbour and navigation authority for the Rivers Crouch and Roach in south Essex.

• Disposal of Flares
• State Award for CHA Harbour Master
• Locations of Defibrillators

NtM no.13 of 2018 | 2018-06-20
The CHA’s annual maintenance/inspection of navigation buoys is due to commence on Monday 25th June 2018. Read more...

NtM no.12 of 2018 | 2018-06-05
NAVIGATION River Crouch Mariners are advised that the Pinto Lighted Buoy in position: 51˚37.081 N 000˚52.609 E Ground tackle now overhauled. NOTICE TO MARINERS NO 9 OF 2018 IS HEREBY CANCELLED

NtM no.10 of 2018 | 2018-05-17
NAVIGATION River Crouch Mariners are advised that the Swallowtail No 4 Light Buoy in position: 51˚40.519 N 001˚03.487 E is currently unlit.

NtM no.41 of 2017 | 2017-12-04
Mariners are advised that the power cables crossing Paglesham Creek (to the south of Wallasea Island) centered on an approximate position of: 051˚ 36.83’N 000˚ 47.92’E are reported to be ‘sagging’. Read more...

NtM no.38 of 2017 | 2017-09-19
NAVIGATION Raysand Middle Unlighted Buoy - River Crouch District Mariners are advised that the Raysand Middle Unlighted Buoy is off station and missing. Read more...

•  No imminent movements.

We are normally informed of shipping movements around a week in advance

Ski Licences will only be granted to vessels with an overall length, not greater than 7 metres. This measurement is to be taken from the stem and to include any Bathing Platform fitted.

• Port Waste Management Plan
• Waterskiing
• Personal Water Craft (JetSkis)
• Harbour Directions
• Insurance
• Kent & Essex IFCA Byelaws

• Pilotage Directions
• Swimming on the River Crouch
• Port Marine Safety Code
• Havengore Bridge
• Changes to Buoyage
• Sail Boarding & Paddle Boarding