Hartlepool is situated 6.4km north of the River Tees on the North East coast of England and provides lock free access to its facilities in Victoria Harbour. In recent years Hartlepool has been successful in expanding in the Offshore sector. The Port is home to Heerema Offshore who fabricate large modules, recent fabrications for the North Sea include the Buzzard Project for Nexen Petroleum UK. Recent Offshore work undertaken at the Port has included major pipe spooling activity,     mobilisation work and offshore support for major contracts for Helix, Bluewater, Norsea, Acergy and Statoil. Hartlepool keep versatile facilities, competitive rates and has extensive hinterland with over 30 hectares adjacent to port operations, of development opportunities. PD Offshore can serve both European and Global markets for the Oil and Gas Industry providing an alternative solution in a flexible working environment.   The main quays in Victoria Harbour are Victoria Quay, Irvine’s Quay and Deep Water Berth having quay lengths of 150m, 380m and 380m respectively. Maximum vessel dimensions accepted at the port are 187.5m length x 33.0m beam. The North Basin at Hartlepool is an enclosed dock with 386m of quay and a depth of 3.11m on the sill. Maximum dimensions accepted in the basin are 152m x 20m beam.   Hartlepool Dock is home to Hereema Offshore who fabricate large modules for use in the North Sea and JDR Cables who fabricate large offshore umbilical reels. The Port also offers: Major pipe spooling operations upto 900m in length A skilled work force Layby berths for vessels Fabrication and laydown areas Mobilisation work Offshore support Mobile cranes upto 63T