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Harwich Haven Authority
Harwich Haven Authority is a trust port in England created by the Harwich Harbour Act 1863, an Act of Parliament. It was originally known as the Harwich Harbour Conservancy Board, until it was renamed by the Harwich Harbour Act 1988. It is a statutory harbour authority and a competent harbour authority. The jurisdiction of the Harwich Harbour Authority encompasses approximately 150 square miles of water which includes the Harwich Haven Deep Water Channel, the River Stour and the lower River Orwell. The seaward area extends 12 nautical miles from the harbour entrance. The Authority has the powers to create byelaws and general directions, which are published on their website.

Harwich Haven Authority provides Vessel Traffic Services and pilotage services to ships visiting the five Haven Ports. It also carries out conservancy duties within the Haven area as a local lighthouse authority. These duties include the maintenance of aids to navigation and hydrographic surveys.

The Authority operates from several buildings located in the town of Harwich. They also operate a fleet of 4 pilot launches, 1 survey vessel and 1 multi-cat workboat from the Harbour Master's Pound at Angelgate, Harwich.