Columbus Day was quiet in the Port of New Hampshire, but a few ships are coming and going this week, beginning Tuesday night. Here are the details.

Port Watch
Port Watch: Week of Oct. 1
This is the time of year when marine traffic typically picks up in Portsmouth Harbor. Here’s who’s coming and going in the next few days.
Port Watch: Week of Sept. 24
Tuesday is shaping up to be a busy day in Portsmouth Harbor, with no fewer than three vessels expected at the Port of New Hampshire.
Port Watch: Week of Sept. 17
It’s shaping up to be a fairly busy week in Portsmouth Harbor, with two tugs, two barges, a cargo ship and a tanker expected between now and Saturday.
Port Watch: Week of Sept. 10
After a day of tug maintenance on Monday, marine traffic resumes Wednesday in Portsmouth Harbor. Get the details in the latest installment of Port Watch.
Port Watch: Week of Sept. 3
A large ship arrived in Portsmouth Harbor Tuesday morning, and another is expected early Wednesday. Get the details in Port Watch.
Port Watch: Week of Aug. 20
After a quiet stretch, things pick up a bit this week in Portsmouth Harbor. At least three cargo ships are expected in the coming days.
Port Watch: Week of Aug. 6
A tanker came and left Portsmouth Harbor over the weekend, and another is expected on Thursday. Get the details in the latest installment of Port Watch.
Port Watch: Week of July 30
After an exciting weekend of tall ships, marine activity in Portsmouth Harbor slows down this week, although a tanker arrived Sunday. Details in Port Watch.
Port Watch: Week of July 23
Sail Portsmouth brings three tall ships to Portsmouth Harbor this week, and a number of cargo ships are expected as well. Learn more in Port Watch.
Port Watch: Week of July 16
A tanker came and went over the weekend, and another set sail from the harbor this morning. One more is expected mid-week. Get the details in Port Watch.
Port Watch: Week of July 9
Three ships are expected to arrive at the Port of New Hampshire this week, and another sets sail from the harbor on Wednesday. Details in Port Watch.
Port Watch: Week of July 2
After a quiet stretch last week, shipping activity resumed in Portsmouth Harbor on Sunday. Get the details in the latest installment of Port Watch.
Port Watch: Week of June 18
The scorching heat in the forecast this week will not prevent a steady flow of marine traffic from entering Portsmouth Harbor. Get the details in Port Watch.
Port Watch: Week of June 11
Two ships arrived in port Sunday, and at least a couple of others are expected during the week. Get the details in Port Watch.
Port Watch: Week of June 4
A rainy Monday sets the stage for an unusually quiet week at the Port of New Hampshire. Get the details in the latest installment of Port Watch.
USS Manchester joins the fleet
Scenes from the commissioning ceremony for the Navy's newest warship at the New Hampshire State Pier on Saturday, May 26.
Port Watch: Week of May 28
The highlight of Memorial Day weekend in Portsmouth Harbor was the commissioning of the USS Manchester on Saturday. The Manchester departs for its homeport in San Diego on Tuesday afternoon, and a large tanker will make its way into the harbor shortly thereafter. Get the details in the latest installment of Port Watch.
Port Watch: Week of May 21
It’s an exceptionally busy Monday morning in Portsmouth Harbor. The Golden Cecilie set sail from Sprague River Road and was promptly replaced by the Chem...
Port Watch: Week of May 7
A steady stream of vessels will be heading in and out of Portsmouth Harbor this week and into the weekend. Learn about who’s coming and going in the latest installment of Port Watch.
Port Watch: Week of April 30
The BBC Weser came and went over the weekend, and two more ships are expected to arrive in port over the next few days. Get the details in Port Watch.
Port Watch: Week of April 23
A couple of ships arrived in Portsmouth Harbor over the weekend, one of which set sail Monday morning. The other is still in port, and...
Port Watch: Week of April 16
The tanker Noreaster came and left over the weekend, and a tug and barge arrived yesterday. All’s quiet on this rainy Patriots’ Day, but another ship is expected later in the week. Learn more in the latest installment of Port Watch.
Port Watch: Week of April 9
There were some comings and goings in Portsmouth Harbor over the weekend, with the tanker Harbour Pioneer sailing out on Monday morning. But it looks...
Port Watch: Week of April 2
The tanker New England arrived on Easter Sunday and sailed early Monday morning. Two other ships are expected over the next week; get the details in Port Watch.