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
- Drydock type: Small
- 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 WHITSTABLE port (GBWTS) — United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the)
Key information on WHITSTABLE Port.
WHITSTABLE (UN/Locode: GBWTS), United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the) is a seaport located at approximately 51.36358° N, 1.02621° E.
What type of vessels WHITSTABLE Port handles?
Port usage is Cargo (87.5%) and Other (12.5%).
Where is WHITSTABLE Port located?
Coordinates: 51.36358° N, 1.02621° E.
- RIDHAM DOCK — UN/Locode: GBRID — 51.38192° N, 0.75762° E
- GROVEHURST JETTY/SITTINGBOURNE — UN/Locode: GBGRJ — 51.33000° N, 0.73000° E
- SHEERNESS — UN/Locode: GBSHS — 51.44275° N, 0.74245° E
What are the key facilities and depths at WHITSTABLE Port?
Harbor type/size: River Natural and Small. Cranes: mobile cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts. Support: anchorage loading/offloading. Depths: channel depth 1.8m - 3m; anchorage depth 3.4m - 4.6m; cargo pier depth 4.9m - 6.1m and maximum draft approx. 4.09 m.
What restrictions apply at WHITSTABLE 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 WHITSTABLE Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: General Cargo. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 88; max beam: 12; max draft: 4.25; max DWT: 2,521; max GT: 1882; max NT: 1020; min LOA: 59; min beam: 9; min draft: 3.18; min DWT: 1399; min GT: 794; min NT: 552 and build year: 1985.
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | GBWTS |
| Latitude / Longitude | 51.36º, 1.03º |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Channel Depth | 1.8m - 3m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 3.4m - 4.6m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 4.9m - 6.1m |
| Oil Depth | - |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 4.09 |
Nearby Ports
| Harbour Type | River Natural |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Small |
