United Kingdom

Port of Dover Harbor (GB DVR)

United Kingdom
Port of Dover Harbor, United Kingdom © Raimond Spekking · CC BY-SA 4.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE GB DVR
Coordinates 51.1167, 1.3333 (51°07′N 1°20′E)
Region GB-KEN
Nearest city Dover
Body of water English Channel; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Small
Harbor type Coastal, breakwater
Shelter Fair
Tidal range 6 m
Channel depth 7.9 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
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
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
  • 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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