Port of Dikson

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About Port of Dikson

Also known as: Dikson, Gavan' Dikson, Gavan’ Dikson, Гавань Диксон

Dikson is a port situated on Russia's Arctic coast at the mouth of the Yenisei Gulf. Established in 1915, it serves as a key hub for Arctic navigation and cargo transshipment.

Background
Dikson is a closed port town located in northern Russia and is one of the world's northernmost settlements. Dikson is an urban locality situated in Taymyrsky Dolgano-Nenetsky District of Krasnoyarsk Krai. It is situated on the Kara Sea, located on a headland at the mouth of the Yenisei Gulf, on Russia's Arctic Ocean coast. As of the 2021 Census, its population was 319. It is the world's northernmost settlement on a continental mainland.

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Elevation
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History

Established
1915

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Identification

UN/LOCODE
RUDKS
Country
🇷🇺Russia
Time Zone
UTC+7
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
North Coast CIS
Sub-area
Kara Sea
Latitude
73.5068°
Longitude
80.5100°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
1507388 →
Wikidata
Q678299 →
Wikipedia
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Official Site
www.mapm.ru →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Dikson?

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The approach to Dikson is supported by 1 navigation aid within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Ostrov Dikson Lighthouse at 4.1 NM to the WNW. Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Dikson on?

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The Port of Dikson is situated on the Arctic Ocean in RU. The area falls within the polar climate zone with ice conditions for much of the year, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Dikson?

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You can track vessels near Dikson (RUDKS) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Dikson?

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The Port of Dikson is a port in RU. Its UN/LOCODE is RUDKS — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE RUDKS mean?

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The first two characters, RU, are the ISO country code for RU. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Dikson?

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The Port of Dikson operates in the UTC+7 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.