Port of Dover: Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Dover is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Australia, on the South Pacific Ocean. It sits at 43.3167° S, 147.0333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- South Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Tasmania
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Dover
Where is Port of Dover located?
Port of Dover is a seaport located in Australia, on the South Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 43.3167° S, 147.0333° E.
How deep is Port of Dover?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Dover has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Dover?
Port of Dover reports a maximum draft of 10 m, a maximum length of 305 m, a maximum beam of 38 m for vessels calling at the port.
What type of harbor is Port of Dover?
Port of Dover is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering excellent shelter.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Dover are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #54830), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →