Seaport · United Kingdom
Port of Cowes Harbour
Cowes Harbour (United Kingdom) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 35550). It lies on the English Channel.
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Port profile
- Country / territory
- United Kingdom
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- GBCOW
- World Port Index no.
- 35550
- Coordinates
- 50.77°N, 1.30°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- English Channel; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- England South Coast
- Repairs
- Limited
- Railway (slipway)
- Medium
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 4.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 17.1 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 4.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 1.8 m |
| Tidal range | 3.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
- 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
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radio
- Airport
- 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) | 5,570 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,590 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,080 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Cowes Harbour, 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. 191 (Enroute) - English Channel.
Frequently asked questions about Cowes Harbour
Where is Port of Cowes Harbour?
Cowes Harbour (United Kingdom) lies on the English Channel, at about 50.77°N, 1.30°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Cowes Harbour?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE GBCOW for Cowes Harbour. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Cowes Harbour from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,570 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,080 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Southampton, London Gateway, Le Havre.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Cowes Harbour?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Cowes Harbour 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.