Port authority
The port authority of Duisburger Hafen AG is responsible, on behalf of the City of Duisburg, for monitoring and ensuring compliance with all rules and regulations within the port area. It ensures safe, smooth, and environmentally responsible port operations.
Safety within the port is the top priority: whether it’s ship movements, cargo inspections, or the protection of people and facilities – through clear measures and modern technology, the port authority ensures that operations run in an orderly and secure manner at all times.
Jan Brand
Head of the port authority
Phone: +49 203 803-4582
Mobil: +49 175 6671741
jan.brand@duisport.de
If you have any questions or concerns, our team is available to assist you directly at: hb@duisport.de
Our port masters
Our port masters are your direct contacts for all operational matters within the port. They coordinate vessel movements, assign berths, and ensure compliance with port regulations. Operating the patrol boats “HAKON” and “HAKON II”, they monitor the waterways of the Port of Duisburg daily to maintain safety and order across the entire port area. The harbor master’s office is located in the Pegelhaus, a central hub within the port and situated near the port entrance where the harbor meets the Rhine River.
The Pegelhaus is accessible 24/7. A port master is personally available on-site for your inquiries Monday to Friday from 5:15 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Funk: UKW 14
Tel.: +49 203 803 – 4257
Fax: +49 203 578989 456
Mail: anmeldung@duisport.de
ISPS
With state-of-the-art technology and strict adherence to international regulations, the Port of Duisburg meets the requirements of the ISPS Code and hosts a total of 25 ISPS facilities as well as 2 ISPS-compliant waiting areas for seagoing vessels. Individual security plans have been developed for each of these areas.
For all matters related to the ISPS Code, our Port Security Officers (PSOs) are at your service. With their expertise, they ensure that the Port of Duisburg remains a benchmark for safety and efficiency.
Christian Negele
PSO Port Security Officer
christian.negele@duisport.de
Jan Brand
PSO Port Security Officer
+49 203 803-4582
jan.brand@duisport.de
Saskia Bliecke
PSO Port Security Officer
+49 203 803-4836
saskia.bliecke@duisport.de
Overview of key contacts
In our overview, you will find key contacts at the Port of Duisburg – from port authority representatives to emergency numbers such as fire and rescue services. Whether you need information, want to register an arrival, or act quickly in an emergency, this section provides the right contacts at a glance:
| Contact | Phone | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Authority | +49 203 803-4582 | hb@duisport.de | |
| Waterways police | +49 203 280-3080 | ||
| Fire and emergency services | 112 | ||
| Police | 110 | ||
| Automated water level announcement | +49 203 19429 | www.elwis.de | |
| Automated water level report | UKW-Kanal 14 | ||
| Pegelhaus (central port operations office) | +49 203 803-4257 | anmeldung@duisport.de | |
| Bilge water treatment | +49 203 800-9453 | ||
| Bunkering vessels | +49 2066 225845 / UKW-Kanal 10 | ||
| Waterways and Shipping Office Duisburg-Rhein | +49 2066 418111 | ||
| Waterways and Shipping Office sub-office | +49 2066 993970 | ||
| Waterways and Shipping Office Meiderich | +49 203 45040 | ||
| Duisburg Traffic Control Center (WSA Rhein) | +49 2066 20970 | ||
| Medical emergency call center | +49 203 19292 | ||
| Evangelical Seafarers’ Chaplain / Seamen’s Mission | +49 203 29513991 | ||
| Inner Harbour (Marientor Bridge, Schwanentor Bridge, and pedestrian crossing) | +49 203 2895697 | ||
| Coaster pilots | +49 2821 896836 |