Seaport · United Kingdom
Port of Chatham Docks
Chatham Docks (United Kingdom) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 31390). It lies on the North Sea.
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Port profile
- Country / territory
- United Kingdom
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- GBCTM
- World Port Index no.
- 31390
- Coordinates
- 51.40°N, 0.55°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- River (basins)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- England East Coast
- Repairs
- Limited
- Dry dock
- Large
- Railway (slipway)
- Small
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 1.8 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 14.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
| Tidal range | 4.0 m |
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: sanitation
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
- Tugs: salvage
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radio
- Rail
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 5,490 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,510 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,000 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Chatham Docks, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 192 (Enroute) - North Sea.
Frequently asked questions about Chatham Docks
Where is Port of Chatham Docks?
Chatham Docks (United Kingdom) lies on the North Sea, at about 51.40°N, 0.55°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Chatham Docks?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE GBCTM for Chatham Docks. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Chatham Docks from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,490 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,000 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include London Gateway, Felixstowe, Southampton.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Chatham Docks?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Chatham Docks through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.