United Kingdom

Port of Cowes Harbour (GB COW)

United Kingdom
Port information
UN/LOCODE GB COW
Coordinates 50.7667, -1.3000 (50°46′N 1°18′W)
Region GB-IOW
Nearest city Cowes
Body of water English Channel; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Small
Harbor type River, natural
Shelter Good
Tidal range 3 m
Channel depth 4.9 m
Anchorage depth 17.1 m
Cargo pier depth 4.9 m
Oil terminal depth 1.8 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs Limited
Marine railway (slipway) Medium
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide Yes
Overhead limits Yes
Facilities
Wharves
Cranes
Mobile crane Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies

Cowes Harbour operates as a working harbor in United Kingdom, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Small harbor laid out as River, natural sets the scale of operations at Cowes Harbour. Draft at the approach to Cowes Harbour is constrained by a 4.9 m channel depth. Cargo moving through Cowes Harbour typically connects onward through Cowes.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Cowes Harbour located?
Cowes Harbour is a seaport in United Kingdom, near Cowes.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Cowes Harbour?
The UN/LOCODE for Cowes Harbour is GB COW.
What is the channel depth at Cowes Harbour?
The channel depth at Cowes Harbour is 4.9 m.
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