Harbour Access Pass

Harbour Access Pass

A Belfast Harbour Pass is required for access to Belfast Harbour in the area bounded by Dock Street, Northern Road and Seal Road, and for access to other port operational areas.

Belfast Harbour passes are issued to ensure security and safety in compliance with International Ship and Port Security (ISPS) and Health and Safety Requirements. 

PASS DURATION

All passes are valid for three years. 

COST AND APPLICATION

Currently, pass applications are free. However, due to increasing administrative costs, this will change in the future. Applicants will be notified in due course. 

TO OBTAIN A BELFAST HARBOUR PASS

Before beginning your application, please ensure you have completed the following steps: 

  1. Safety Induction 
    All applicants must complete the online Belfast Harbour Safety Induction, at: https://portsafety.belfast-harbour.co.uk/assessment

     

    After the initial registration screen, you will be able to select either: 

     

    – Quay Access 
    – Non-Quay – Port Roads Access (for office-based staff working or based within the port area)


    2.     Photograph 
    A photograph meeting the specified requirements must be provided. Photo requirements can be found here:  Photo Submission Instructions – Belfast Harbour

    3. Employer/Sponsor Authorisation Form

    You must upload a completed Employer/Sponsor Authorisation Form during the application process. 
     
    4.     Start Your Application 
    Once you’ve completed the above steps, you can proceed using this form: 
    https://access.belfast-harbour.co.uk/ 

PASS COLLECTION

Applicants will receive an email from Belfast Harbour with the outcome of their application. If approved, they will be required to book an appointment to collect their pass. Please note that passes can only be collected by appointment. 

Further details are provided in the pass information documents. 

VISITORS

Access for day visitors and non-quayside goods deliveries will be provided via the intercom system without the requirement for a pass to be issued. Anyone requiring regular or permanent access will fall into the arrangements as outlined above. 

VEHICLES

During the online pass application process, you will be asked to provide the registration number for up to two vehicles. This detail will permit Belfast Harbour to use the registration number to open barriers automatically as your car approaches, helping to make the process of entry as efficient as possible. This will be enabled after the collection of your pass. Should your vehicle change in the future, please communicate this change, including the registration number, to passoffice@belfast-harbour.co.uk so that the system is kept up to date and your port entry is not delayed.  

BELFAST HARBOUR OPERATING STANDARDS

With the issue of each pass there will be an undertaking that the pass holder will abide by all legislation, Belfast Harbour Bye Laws, rules and standards. 

For further information please contact: 

Pass Office 
Belfast Harbour Police 
Port Operations Centre 
Milewater Basin 
Belfast Harbour BT3 9AF 
Tel: 028 9055 3021 
Email: passoffice@belfast-harbour.co.uk