Port of Gravesend (GBGVS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Gravesend (UN/LOCODE GBGVS) is a small river (natural) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. It sits at 51.4500° N, 0.3667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 15.5 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent.

Country
United Kingdom
UN/LOCODE
GBGVS
Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Coordinates
51.4500° N, 0.3667° 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
15.5 m
Cargo Pier Depth
6.4 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Harbor Size
Small
Shelter Afforded
Excellent
World Water Body
North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
England East Coast

Services & Restrictions

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

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Port of Gravesend (GBGVS)
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Distance
2 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Gravesend

Where is Port of Gravesend located?

Port of Gravesend is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 51.4500° N, 0.3667° E.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Gravesend?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Gravesend is GBGVS — country code GB, location code GVS.

How deep is Port of Gravesend?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Gravesend has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 15.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.

Does Port of Gravesend require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Gravesend.

What type of harbor is Port of Gravesend?

Port of Gravesend is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Gravesend are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #31420), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →