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: Medium
- Railway type: Medium
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 LONDON port (GBLON) — United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the)
Key information on LONDON Port.
LONDON (UN/Locode: GBLON), United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the) is a seaport located at approximately 51.49743° N, -0.04960° E.
What type of vessels LONDON Port handles?
Port usage is Other (36.27%), Tanker (23.24%), Passenger (21.48%) and Cargo (19.01%).
Where is LONDON Port located?
Coordinates: 51.49743° N, -0.04960° E.
- BARKING/LONDON — UN/Locode: GBBKG — 51.52000° N, 0.08000° E
- DAGENHAM — UN/Locode: GBDAG — 51.51493° N, 0.14427° E
- ERITH — UN/Locode: GBERI — 51.49334° N, 0.16792° E
What are the key facilities and depths at LONDON Port?
Harbor type/size: River Basin and Large. Cranes: mobile cranes, fixed cranes and floating cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts, 25–49 MT lifts, 50–100 MT lifts and 100 MT+ lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, anchorage loading/offloading, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: channel depth 7.1m - 9.1m; anchorage depth 14m - 15.2m; cargo pier depth 3.4m - 4.6m; oil terminal depth 9.4m - 10m and maximum draft approx. 13.05 m.
What restrictions apply at LONDON 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: 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 LONDON Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger and Tanker. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 399; max beam: 66; max draft: 16; max DWT: 195,118; max GT: 194849; max NT: 79120; min beam: 2; min draft: 1; min DWT: 132; min GT: 169; min NT: 60 and build year: 1960.
Who are the ship suppliers at LONDON Port?
Ship suppliers include CTS Offshore and Marine.
Ship Agents at port
Service Providers at port
Suppliers at port
Shipyards at port
| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | GBLON |
| Latitude / Longitude | 51.50º, -0.05º |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Channel Depth | 7.1m - 9.1m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 14m - 15.2m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 3.4m - 4.6m |
| Oil Depth | 9.4m - 10m |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 13.05 |
Nearby Ports
| Harbour Type | River Basin |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Large |
