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.

Country
United Kingdom
UN/LOCODE
GBDVR
Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Coordinates
51.1167° N, 1.3333° 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
7.9 m
Anchorage Depth
7.9 m
Cargo Pier Depth
9.4 m
Tidal Range
6 m

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

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesUnknown
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo

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Port of Dover Harbor (GBDVR)
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Distance
5 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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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 →