Definition: Port accessibility - maritime

Category: Transport

Port accessibility is defined by the following characteristics:

i) Maximum length of vessel which can be accommodated at the port - metres
ii) Maximum draft of vessel which can be accommodated at the port - metres
iii) Port approach width and depth above low water- metres
iv) Entrance channel width and depth above low water - metres
v) Tidal window in hours for which vessels of maximum draft can enter and leave port.
vi) Height restrictions above high water - metres (reflecting bridges)
vii) Tidal range - metres http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/ramon/statmanuals/files/KS-BI-03-002-__-N-EN.pdf