Port of Chatham Docks (GBCTM): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Chatham Docks (UN/LOCODE GBCTM) is a small river (basins) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. It sits at 51.4000° N, 0.5500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth near 14 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good.

Country
United Kingdom
UN/LOCODE
GBCTM
Harbor Type
River (Basins)
Coordinates
51.4000° N, 0.5500° E

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
1.8 m
Anchorage Depth
14 m
Cargo Pier Depth
7.9 m
Tidal Range
4 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
River (Basins)
Harbor Size
Small
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
England East Coast

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilUnknown / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Large
Ice RestrictionNo

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Port of Chatham Docks (GBCTM)
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Distance
6 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Chatham Docks

Where is Port of Chatham Docks located?

Port of Chatham Docks is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 51.4000° N, 0.5500° E.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Chatham Docks?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Chatham Docks is GBCTM — country code GB, location code CTM.

How deep is Port of Chatham Docks?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Chatham Docks has a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.

Does Port of Chatham Docks require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Chatham Docks.

What type of harbor is Port of Chatham Docks?

Port of Chatham Docks is classified as a river (basins) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Chatham Docks are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #31390), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →