hosted by Thanet District Council

Port Parameters

 

Maximum vessel length

No 1

Ro-Ro 140 metres

  No 2 &3  Ro-Ro 180 metres

 

  • Tug available 24 hours per day
  • dedicated weighbridge facilities
  • sheltered waters
  • depth of water at IAT  Main channel 7.5 metres - turning circle 6.2 metres
  • compulsory pilotage for vessels over 80 metres in length or carrying hazardous cargo or passengers.  Master or Mate may obtain Pilotage Exemption Certificate by minimum of 6 or 12 passengers 50% during darkness and passing oral examination
  • VTS manned 24 hours per day .  Berth to cleared buoyed channel 1.2 miles