United Kingdom

Port of Falmouth Harbour (GB FAL)

United Kingdom
Port of Falmouth Harbour, United Kingdom © Tim Green from Bradford · CC BY 2.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE GB FAL
Coordinates 50.1500, -5.0667 (50°09′N 5°04′W)
Region GB-CON
Nearest city Falmouth
Body of water English Channel; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Medium
Harbor type Coastal, natural
Shelter Good
Tidal range 5 m
Channel depth 14 m
Anchorage depth 23.2 m
Cargo pier depth 7.9 m
Oil terminal depth 7.9 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Repairs Moderate
Dry dock Medium
Marine railway (slipway) Small
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide Yes
Facilities
Wharves
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies Provisions

Falmouth Harbour is a seaport on the coast of United Kingdom, handling commercial vessel traffic. The harbor is classed as Medium, with a Coastal, natural layout. The channel depth runs to 14.0 m, a key limit on vessel draft. The port lies close to Falmouth, the nearest major population center.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Falmouth Harbour located?
Falmouth Harbour is a seaport in United Kingdom, near Falmouth.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Falmouth Harbour?
The UN/LOCODE for Falmouth Harbour is GB FAL.
What is the channel depth at Falmouth Harbour?
The channel depth at Falmouth Harbour is 14 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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