Port of Europa Point: Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Europa Point is a medium coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Gibraltar, on the Strait of Gibraltar. It sits at 36.1333° N, 5.3500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 18.6 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 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 (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Strait of Gibraltar; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Gibraltar
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Europa Point
Where is Port of Europa Point located?
Port of Europa Point is a seaport located in Gibraltar, on the Strait of Gibraltar. Its coordinates are 36.1333° N, 5.3500° W.
How deep is Port of Europa Point?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Europa Point has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 18.6 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Europa Point require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Europa Point.
What type of harbor is Port of Europa Point?
Port of Europa Point is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Europa Point have?
Port of Europa Point is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Europa Point are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #38330), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →