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: Emergency Only
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 DOVER port (GBDVR) — United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the)
Key information on DOVER Port.
DOVER (UN/Locode: GBDVR), United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the) is a seaport located at approximately 51.12254° N, 1.32980° E.
What type of vessels DOVER Port handles?
Port usage is Cargo (39.53%), Other (27.91%), Passenger (20.16%) and Tanker (12.4%).
Where is DOVER Port located?
Coordinates: 51.12254° N, 1.32980° E.
- FOLKESTONE — UN/Locode: GBFOL — 51.07823° N, 1.19015° E
- RAMSGATE — UN/Locode: GBRMG — 51.32860° N, 1.41923° E
- WHITSTABLE — UN/Locode: GBWTS — 51.36358° N, 1.02621° E
What are the key facilities and depths at DOVER Port?
Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Very Small. Depths: channel depth 12.5m - 13.7m; anchorage depth 9.4m - 10m; cargo pier depth 4.9m - 6.1m and maximum draft approx. 9 m.
What restrictions apply at DOVER Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: may apply.
What communication options and marine services are available?
Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): not available; air services: not available; rail: not available; ETA message: not required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: available; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.
What vessel types and sizes do DOVER Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, General Cargo, Passenger, Special Craft, Tugs Harbor Craft and Unspecified. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 336; max beam: 60; max draft: 22.52; max DWT: 319,398; max GT: 161287; max NT: 110896; min LOA: 10; min beam: 4; min draft: 3.7; min DWT: 250; min GT: 300; min NT: 888 and build year: 1990.
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | GBDVR |
| Latitude / Longitude | 51.12º, 1.33º |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Channel Depth | 12.5m - 13.7m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 9.4m - 10m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 4.9m - 6.1m |
| Oil Depth | - |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 9 |
Nearby Ports
| Harbour Type | Coastal Natural |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Very Small |
