Port of Whitstable (GBWTS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Whitstable (UN/LOCODE GBWTS) is a small river (natural) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. It sits at 51.3667° N, 1.0333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth near 3.4 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes anchorage facilities.

Country
United Kingdom
UN/LOCODE
GBWTS
Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Coordinates
51.3667° N, 1.0333° 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
1.8 m
Anchorage Depth
3.4 m
Cargo Pier Depth
4.9 m
Tidal Range
4 m

Harbor Profile

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

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Small
Ice RestrictionNo
Anchorage

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Port of Whitstable (GBWTS)
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Distance
12 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Whitstable

Where is Port of Whitstable located?

Port of Whitstable is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 51.3667° N, 1.0333° E.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Whitstable?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Whitstable is GBWTS — country code GB, location code WTS.

How deep is Port of Whitstable?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Whitstable has a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth of about 3.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.

Does Port of Whitstable require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Whitstable.

What type of harbor is Port of Whitstable?

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

What cargo facilities does Port of Whitstable have?

Port of Whitstable is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Whitstable are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #31360), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →