Port of Par (GBPAR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Par (UN/LOCODE GBPAR) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the English Channel. It sits at 50.3500° N, 4.7000° W. The port reports an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
United Kingdom
UN/LOCODE
GBPAR
Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Coordinates
50.3500° N, 4.7000° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

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

Anchorage Depth
9.4 m
Cargo Pier Depth
4.9 m
Tidal Range
4 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
English Channel; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
England South Coast

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Small
Ice RestrictionNo
Wharves

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Port of Par (GBPAR)
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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 Par

Where is Port of Par located?

Port of Par is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the English Channel. Its coordinates are 50.3500° N, 4.7000° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Par?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Par is GBPAR — country code GB, location code PAR.

How deep is Port of Par?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Par has an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.

Does Port of Par require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Par.

What type of harbor is Port of Par?

Port of Par is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Par have?

Port of Par is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Par are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #35330), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →