Port of Lancaster at Glasson

Port of Lancaster at Glasson We want to play our small part in making Glasson Dock an even greater place to live, work and visit.

Nice to see the scrap arriving on the quayside and our Liebherr Material Handler in action Morecambe Metals
09/06/2026

Nice to see the scrap arriving on the quayside and our Liebherr Material Handler in action Morecambe Metals

04/06/2026

The port is pleased to announce that on the mid-June spring tides we are expecting a vessel to export Scrap Metal for recycling and continue our collaboration with local business Morecambe Metals, stock piling on our North Wall Berth will commence this coming Monday 8 June. GP Shipping - Dry Cargo Port Agency

23/04/2026

Our ship ‘Snaefell River in Ramsey’ looking great.
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Our Quayside looking very busy, however RDJ Johanna departed after just 1.5 working days on the quay, well done to our S...
22/04/2026

Our Quayside looking very busy, however RDJ Johanna departed after just 1.5 working days on the quay, well done to our Stevedoring team for their efficient and safe vessel discharge 👏 Glasson Fertilisers Limited GP Shipping - Dry Cargo Port Agency

A few nice pics of MV Heinz G on her arrival earlier this afternoon Glasson Fertilisers Limited GP Shipping - Dry Cargo ...
04/03/2026

A few nice pics of MV Heinz G on her arrival earlier this afternoon Glasson Fertilisers Limited GP Shipping - Dry Cargo Port Agency

04/03/2026

Today we welcome MV Heinz G arriving from Antwerp on the early afternoon high water tide, she will be berthing on our North Wall berth which we are pleased to see back in operation GP Shipping - Dry Cargo Port Agency Glasson Fertilisers Limited

27/02/2026

We are pleased to announce Phase 1 works will begin on Harbour House from next week, phase 1 is to make the building watertight including new windows, doors, roof repairs, new guttering as well as internal wall repairs. We have no timeline when the refurb will be complete at this time as this, as ever is subject to funding, however our initial intentions remain; to make Harbour House great again and a place open to visitors in the future.

20/02/2026

Assistant Harbour Master
The Port of Lancaster (Glasson Dock) has a vacancy for an Assistant Harbour Master - this is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate and will offer clear progression opportunity.
This role will involve;

Reporting directly to the Harbour Master.

Cover for the Harbour Master in their absence.

Assisting the Harbour Master with statutory compliance.

Working to and upholding the Health and Safety policy standards at the Port.

Day-to-day planning/supervision of the Port Marine Employees.

Preventative/planned/reactive maintenance and record keeping.

Operation of various Plant Machinery i.e. Material handler/Telehandler/Bulldozers.

This is a physically demanding role; the applicant is required to pass an ML5 / ENG1 Medical. It includes anti-social hours, ladder climbing and time at sea.
Qualifications/experience

RYA/MCA CoC - Pilot boat / workboat operation (Essential).

Port/Marine management/Supervisory experience (Essential).

IOSH Managing Safely (Desirable).

MCA 4P oil spill response (Desirable).

PFSO certified (Desirable).

Harbour Master Diploma / Certificate (Desirable).

NPORS/CSCS accreditation/certification for Material Handler/Telehandlers/FLT/Bulldozers.

Security clearance to CTC level is essential and is a condition of employment. Failure to meet and uphold this will lead directly to termination of employment.
The Port of Lancaster is situated on the River Lune, the main cargoes handled at the Port are: General cargo/Fertilizers/Scrap metal/Aggregates.
Salary £36,000 - £46,000 commensurate with experience.
All applicants to send their CV’s and a covering letter (no more than one page) to [email protected]
Closing date Friday 20th March 2026

Our new material handler is here, assembled and raring to go in the discharge of Wilson Gijon who will be arriving later...
21/01/2026

Our new material handler is here, assembled and raring to go in the discharge of Wilson Gijon who will be arriving later today. Should we give her name? Suggestions welcomed. My suggestion is Lara, given she is a Liebherr! Lara Liebherr?! 🙂 Many thanks to Ruttle Plant Hire Ltd for delivering and assembling her 👏

19/01/2026

Busy day at the Port tomorrow, we have MV Wilson Gijon arriving from Gdansk in Poland on the 12:06 high tide, if you're lucky you will see her pass Snaefell River in the estuary as she makes her way back to the IOM. WS Mezeron Glasson Fertilisers Limited GP Shipping - Dry Cargo Port Agency

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West Quay, Glasson Dock
Lancaster
LA20DB

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