Restrictions
- Tide Entrance
- Swell Entrance Restriction
- Ice Entrance Restriction
- Other Entrance Restriction
- Overhead Limitations
Port Equipment
Crane
- Fixed
- Mobile
- Floating
Lift Capacity
- 0-24 Mts
- 25-49 Mts
- 50-100 Mts
- 101+ Mts
Service
- Longshore
- Electrical
- Steam
- Navigation Equipment
- Electrical Repair
Other
- Repair code: Major
- Drydock type: Large
- Railway type: Small
Navigation
- Good Hold Ground
- Turning Area
- Eta Message
- Pilotage Compulsory
- Pilotage Available
- Pilotage Advisability
- Local Assist
- Tug Salvage
- Tug Assistance
- Wharves
- Anchor
- Med Mooring
- Beach Mooring
- Ice Mooring
Communication
- Phone Comm
- Fax Comm
- Radio Comm
- Vhf Comm
- Air Comm
- Rail Comm
- Quarantine Pratique
- Quarantine - Sanitation
- Other Quarantines
- First Port of Entry
- US Representative
FAQ about AVONMOUTH port (GBAVO) — United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the)
Key information on AVONMOUTH Port.
AVONMOUTH (UN/Locode: GBAVO), United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the) is a seaport located at approximately 51.50439° N, -2.70783° E.
What type of vessels AVONMOUTH Port handles?
Port usage is Cargo (54.17%), Tanker (23.96%), Other (20.83%) and Passenger (1.04%).
Where is AVONMOUTH Port located?
Coordinates: 51.50439° N, -2.70783° E.
- PORTBURY — UN/Locode: GBPRU — 51.49728° N, -2.72235° E
- BRISTOL — UN/Locode: GBBRS — 51.44750° N, -2.61056° E
- NEWPORT — UN/Locode: GBNPT — 51.55952° N, -2.98384° E
What are the key facilities and depths at AVONMOUTH Port?
Harbor type/size: River Tide Gate and Small. Cranes: mobile cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: channel depth 6.4m - 7.6m; anchorage depth 9.4m - 10m; cargo pier depth 7.1m - 9.1m and oil terminal depth 9.4m - 10m.
What restrictions apply at AVONMOUTH Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: restrictions present; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: apply and other: may apply.
What communication options and marine services are available?
Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): available; air services: not available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: available; first port of entry: available and additional quarantine services available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.
What vessel types and sizes do AVONMOUTH Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Ro Ro and Tanker. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 228; max beam: 38; max draft: 14.56; max DWT: 75,144; max GT: 46509; max NT: 22573; min LOA: 12; min beam: 8; min draft: 2.65; min DWT: 200; min GT: 161; min NT: 61 and build year: 1987.
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | GBAVO |
| Latitude / Longitude | 51.50º, -2.71º |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Channel Depth | 6.4m - 7.6m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 9.4m - 10m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 7.1m - 9.1m |
| Oil Depth | 9.4m - 10m |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | - |
Nearby Ports
| Harbour Type | River Tide Gate |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Small |
