United Kingdom

Port of Colchester (GB COL)

UN/LOCODE
GB COL
Harbor size
Very small
Channel depth
1.8 m
Nearest city
Colchester
Body of water
North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
United Kingdom
Port of Colchester, United Kingdom © Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
Port information
Region
GB-ESS
Coordinates
51.8833, 0.9167 (51°53′N 0°55′E)
Harbor
Harbor type
River, natural
Shelter
Good
Tidal range
3 m
Anchorage depth
4.9 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory: Yes Pilotage available: Yes Tug assistance: Yes Repairs: Limited Marine railway (slipway): Small Medical facilities: Yes Nearest airport: Yes Rail connection: Yes
Cranes
Fixed crane Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel

Colchester operates as a working harbor in United Kingdom, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Very small harbor laid out as River, natural sets the scale of operations at Colchester. Draft at the approach to Colchester is constrained by a 1.8 m channel depth.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Colchester located?
Colchester is a seaport in United Kingdom.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Colchester?
The UN/LOCODE for Colchester is GB COL.
What is the channel depth at Colchester?
The channel depth at Colchester is 1.8 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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