A pilot will always assist the captain of a vessel upon ingress and egress to and from the port.

Towing consists in assisting a vessel by tugging it, pushing it or slowing it down, using one or several tugboats.

Berth operators manage the mooring lines for the mooring and unmooring of a berthing vessel.

Customs have a fiscal and economic role, and one of control over international exchanges.

Ship repair and maintenance activities have been grouped in a dedicated shipyard at the rear of the Paris basin.

The Scheme for the reception and treatment of ship generated waste and cargo residue provides environmental protection.