Port of Dunkerque Port Ouest (FRDKK): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Dunkerque Port Ouest (UN/LOCODE FRDKK) is a medium coastal (tide gates) harbor located in France, on the North Sea. It sits at 51.0667° N, 2.3500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 20.1 m, an anchorage depth near 20.1 m, cargo pier depths around 21.6 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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
- Coastal (Tide Gates)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- 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 Ouest
Where is Port of Dunkerque Port Ouest located?
Port of Dunkerque Port Ouest is a seaport located in France, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 51.0667° N, 2.3500° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Dunkerque Port Ouest?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Dunkerque Port Ouest is FRDKK — country code FR, location code DKK.
How deep is Port of Dunkerque Port Ouest?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Dunkerque Port Ouest has a channel depth of about 20.1 m, an anchorage depth of about 20.1 m, cargo pier depths of about 21.6 m.
Does Port of Dunkerque Port Ouest require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Dunkerque Port Ouest.
What type of harbor is Port of Dunkerque Port Ouest?
Port of Dunkerque Port Ouest is classified as a coastal (tide gates) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Dunkerque Port Ouest have?
Port of Dunkerque Port Ouest is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Dunkerque Port Ouest are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #35732), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →