Port of Dunkerque Port Est (FRDKK): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Dunkerque Port Est (UN/LOCODE FRDKK) is a medium river (tide gates) harbor located in France, on the North Sea. It sits at 51.0500° N, 2.3833° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth near 20.1 m, cargo pier depths around 14 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.
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
- River (Tide Gates)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- France NW Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Dunkerque Port Est
Where is Port of Dunkerque Port Est located?
Port of Dunkerque Port Est is a seaport located in France, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 51.0500° N, 2.3833° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Dunkerque Port Est?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Dunkerque Port Est is FRDKK — country code FR, location code DKK.
How deep is Port of Dunkerque Port Est?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Dunkerque Port Est has a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth of about 20.1 m, cargo pier depths of about 14 m.
Does Port of Dunkerque Port Est require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Dunkerque Port Est.
What type of harbor is Port of Dunkerque Port Est?
Port of Dunkerque Port Est is classified as a river (tide gates) harbor, of medium size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Dunkerque Port Est have?
Port of Dunkerque Port Est is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Dunkerque Port Est are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #35730), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →