United Kingdom

Port of Portland Harbour (GB PRH)

United Kingdom
Port of Portland Harbour, United Kingdom CC BY-SA 3.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE GB PRH
Coordinates 50.5833, -2.4333 (50°35′N 2°26′W)
Region GB-DOR
Nearest city Portland
Body of water English Channel; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Medium
Harbor type Coastal, breakwater
Shelter Fair
Tidal range 2 m
Channel depth 11 m
Anchorage depth 20.1 m
Cargo pier depth 12.5 m
Oil terminal depth 11 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Repairs Moderate
Marine railway (slipway) Small
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide Yes
Overhead limits No
Facilities
Wharves
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies Provisions

Portland Harbour is a seaport on the coast of United Kingdom, handling commercial vessel traffic. The harbor is classed as Medium, with a Coastal, breakwater layout. The channel depth runs to 11.0 m, a key limit on vessel draft. The port lies close to Portland, the nearest major population center.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Portland Harbour located?
Portland Harbour is a seaport in United Kingdom, near Portland.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Portland Harbour?
The UN/LOCODE for Portland Harbour is GB PRH.
What is the channel depth at Portland Harbour?
The channel depth at Portland Harbour is 11 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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