Port of Dover Harbor (GBDVR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Dover Harbor (UN/LOCODE GBDVR) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the English Channel. It sits at 51.1167° N, 1.3333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair.
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 (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- English Channel; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- England South Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Dover Harbor
Where is Port of Dover Harbor located?
Port of Dover Harbor is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the English Channel. Its coordinates are 51.1167° N, 1.3333° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Dover Harbor?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Dover Harbor is GBDVR — country code GB, location code DVR.
How deep is Port of Dover Harbor?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Dover Harbor has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
Does Port of Dover Harbor require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Dover Harbor.
What type of harbor is Port of Dover Harbor?
Port of Dover Harbor is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Dover Harbor are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #35710), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →