When it comes to the North Sea environment, we take a very rigorous approach! Our monitoring of the relocation of dredged material in the North Sea at buoy E3 sets global standards. The scientific report for 2021 and 2022 is now available. It shows that all strict environmental requirements are being met.

Around 40 sediment management experts from the European SedNet network met at the HPA from 4 to 6 June 2024 for an in-depth exchange of views.

To ensure that ships know where there is enough water beneath their keels, navigational aids such as buoys are essential. And we build them ourselves! We show you how we do it in our new video.

In 2023, we once again successfully maintained the depth of our harbour. Our new annual report on water depth maintenance in Hamburg details the operating conditions, the extent of our dredging work, the associated costs, and our plans for the future.

Ships also need sufficient space above water. Our new video shows the current status of plans for a new Köhlbrand Bridge.

A new video shows a day at the port with our civil engineer, Nele Tewis. She is working on the refurbishment of the old Elbe Tunnel whilst we ensure there’s just enough water under the keel.

On 26 January 2024, the dredger Kaishuu made its final trip of the season to buoy E3. Just under 2 million tonnes of surplus sediment from the Port of Hamburg had been relocated there since early August 2023. This is a considerable volume of dredged material, ensuring that ships have sufficient water depth beneath their keels and reducing the need for maintenance dredging. Our film shows how the dredger operates.

A detailed report on our water depth maintenance work, including dredging volumes, analyses and the hydrological situation for 2022, is now available in our Download Centre.

How high was the water? And how much of it was there? The HPA’s new hydrological information for 2023 reveals this and more.

The HPA Hydro Portal is an essential tool for sailors and port users. A new handbook is now available.

What does the job of one of our skippers actually involve?

The popular cruise industry in Hamburg also benefits from reliable water depths and our sediment management. The record of one million guests a year has just been broken.