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: Limited
- 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 GRAVESEND port (GBGVS) — United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the)
Key information on GRAVESEND Port.
GRAVESEND (UN/Locode: GBGVS), United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the) is a seaport located at approximately 51.44500° N, 0.38660° E.
What type of vessels GRAVESEND Port handles?
Port usage is Other (76.19%), Tanker (19.05%) and Passenger (4.76%).
Where is GRAVESEND Port located?
Coordinates: 51.44500° N, 0.38660° E.
- TILBURY — UN/Locode: GBTIL — 51.46104° N, 0.34560° E
- NORTHFLEET — UN/Locode: GBNFT — 51.44875° N, 0.33796° E
- GRAYS — UN/Locode: GBGYS — 51.48000° N, 0.32000° E
What are the key facilities and depths at GRAVESEND Port?
Harbor type/size: River Natural and Small. Cranes: fixed cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts. Depths: channel depth 7.1m - 9.1m; anchorage depth 15.5m - 16m and cargo pier depth 6.4m - 7.6m.
What restrictions apply at GRAVESEND 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 GRAVESEND Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 134; max beam: 51; max draft: 7.3; max DWT: 7,995; max GT: 7293; max NT: 2187; min LOA: 8; min beam: 2; min draft: 3.9; min DWT: 210; min GT: 366; min NT: 150 and build year: 1990.
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | GBGVS |
| Latitude / Longitude | 51.45º, 0.39º |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Channel Depth | 7.1m - 9.1m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 15.5m - 16m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 6.4m - 7.6m |
| Oil Depth | - |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | - |
Nearby Ports
| Harbour Type | River Natural |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Small |
