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: Moderate
- 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 FELIXSTOWE port (GBFXT) — United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the)
Key information on FELIXSTOWE Port.
FELIXSTOWE (UN/Locode: GBFXT), United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the) is a seaport located at approximately 51.95905° N, 1.29811° E.
What type of vessels FELIXSTOWE Port handles?
Port usage is Cargo (91.58%), Other (4.95%), Tanker (2.48%) and Passenger (0.99%).
Where is FELIXSTOWE Port located?
Coordinates: 51.95905° N, 1.29811° E.
- HARWICH — UN/Locode: GBHRW — 51.94468° N, 1.27991° E
- GREAT OAKLEY — UN/Locode: GBGOA — 51.90000° N, 1.18000° E
- IPSWICH — UN/Locode: GBIPS — 52.04032° N, 1.15820° E
What are the key facilities and depths at FELIXSTOWE Port?
Harbor type/size: River Natural and Very Small. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts and 25–49 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading. Depths: channel depth 14m - 15.2m; anchorage depth 11m - 12.2m; cargo pier depth 6.4m - 7.6m; oil terminal depth 7.1m - 9.1m and maximum draft approx. 13.04 m.
What restrictions apply at FELIXSTOWE Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: restrictions present; 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: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: 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 FELIXSTOWE Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Fishing, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Ro Ro, Special Craft and Tanker. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 400; max beam: 62; max draft: 23.26; max DWT: 241,960; max GT: 239644; max NT: 117000; min LOA: 25; min beam: 10; min draft: 2.48; min DWT: 126; min GT: 243; min NT: 75 and build year: 1988.
Who are the service providers at FELIXSTOWE Port?
Service providers include Inglasco International Ltd.
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Service Providers at port
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Shipyards at port
| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | GBFXT |
| Latitude / Longitude | 51.96º, 1.30º |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Channel Depth | 14m - 15.2m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 11m - 12.2m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 6.4m - 7.6m |
| Oil Depth | 7.1m - 9.1m |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 13.04 |
Nearby Ports
| Harbour Type | River Natural |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Very Small |
