Port of Portland Harbour (GBPRH): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Portland Harbour (UN/LOCODE GBPRH) is a medium coastal (breakwater) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the English Channel. It sits at 50.5833° N, 2.4333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 20.1 m, cargo pier depths around 12.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. 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
- Fair
- World Water Body
- English Channel; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- England South Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Portland Harbour
Where is Port of Portland Harbour located?
Port of Portland Harbour is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the English Channel. Its coordinates are 50.5833° N, 2.4333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Portland Harbour?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Portland Harbour is GBPRH — country code GB, location code PRH.
How deep is Port of Portland Harbour?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Portland Harbour has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 20.1 m, cargo pier depths of about 12.5 m.
Does Port of Portland Harbour require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Portland Harbour.
What type of harbor is Port of Portland Harbour?
Port of Portland Harbour is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of medium size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Portland Harbour have?
Port of Portland Harbour is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Portland Harbour are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #35450), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →