Port of Fawley Marine Terminal (GBFAW): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Fawley Marine Terminal (UN/LOCODE GBFAW) is a small river (natural) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the English Channel. It sits at 50.8167° N, 1.3333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 21.6 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
United Kingdom
UN/LOCODE
GBFAW
Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Coordinates
50.8167° N, 1.3333° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
12.5 m
Anchorage Depth
21.6 m
Tidal Range
5 m
Oil Terminal Depth
14 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
River (Natural)
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 / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionUnknown
Wharves

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Port of Fawley Marine Terminal (GBFAW)
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Distance
3 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Fawley Marine Terminal

Where is Port of Fawley Marine Terminal located?

Port of Fawley Marine Terminal is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the English Channel. Its coordinates are 50.8167° N, 1.3333° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Fawley Marine Terminal?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Fawley Marine Terminal is GBFAW — country code GB, location code FAW.

How deep is Port of Fawley Marine Terminal?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Fawley Marine Terminal has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 21.6 m.

Does Port of Fawley Marine Terminal require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Fawley Marine Terminal.

What type of harbor is Port of Fawley Marine Terminal?

Port of Fawley Marine Terminal is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Fawley Marine Terminal have?

Port of Fawley Marine Terminal is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Fawley Marine Terminal are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #35590), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →