Seaport · Isle of Man
Port of Douglas
Douglas (Isle of Man) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 33610). It lies on the Irish Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Isle of Man
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- IMDGS
- World Port Index no.
- 33610
- Coordinates
- 54.15°N, 4.47°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Irish Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Isle of Man
- Repairs
- Limited
- 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 | 6.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 11.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 3.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 3.4 m |
| Tidal range | 15.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 6.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: sanitation
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- 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) | 5,600 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,620 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,090 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Douglas, 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. 142 (Enroute) - Ireland and the West Coast of England.
Frequently asked questions about Douglas
Where is Port of Douglas?
Douglas (Isle of Man) lies on the Irish Sea, at about 54.15°N, 4.47°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Douglas?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE IMDGS for Douglas. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Douglas?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel draft 6.0 m for Douglas. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Douglas from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,600 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,090 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Liverpool, Southampton, London Gateway.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Douglas?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Douglas 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.