United Kingdom

Port of Dover Harbor (GB DVR)

UN/LOCODE
GB DVR
Harbor size
Small
Channel depth
7.9 m
Nearest city
Dover
Body of water
English Channel; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
United Kingdom
Port of Dover Harbor, United Kingdom © Raimond Spekking · CC BY-SA 4.0
Port information
Region
GB-KEN
Coordinates
51.1167, 1.3333 (51°07′N 1°20′E)On the map
Harbor
Harbor type
Coastal, breakwater
Shelter
Fair
Tidal range
6 m
Anchorage depth
7.9 m
Cargo pier depth
9.4 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory: Yes Pilotage available: Yes Tug assistance: Yes Quarantine / pratique: Yes Repairs: Limited Marine railway (slipway): Medium Nearest airport: Yes Rail connection: Yes
Facilities
Container
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Floating crane Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies Provisions
Ratings
12.56
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 12.56

Dover Harbor operates as a working harbor in United Kingdom, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Small harbor laid out as Coastal, breakwater sets the scale of operations at Dover Harbor. Draft at the approach to Dover Harbor is constrained by a 7.9 m channel depth. Cargo moving through Dover Harbor typically connects onward through Dover.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Dover Harbor located?
Dover Harbor is a seaport in United Kingdom, near Dover.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Dover Harbor?
The UN/LOCODE for Dover Harbor is GB DVR.
What is the channel depth at Dover Harbor?
The channel depth at Dover Harbor is 7.9 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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