Port of Aberdeen (GBABD): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Aberdeen (UN/LOCODE GBABD) is a medium river (basins) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. It sits at 57.1500° N, 2.0833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- River (Basins)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Scotland East Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Aberdeen
Where is Port of Aberdeen located?
Port of Aberdeen is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 57.1500° N, 2.0833° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Aberdeen?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Aberdeen is GBABD — country code GB, location code ABD.
How deep is Port of Aberdeen?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Aberdeen has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Aberdeen?
Port of Aberdeen reports a maximum beam of 27.4 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Aberdeen require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Aberdeen.
What type of harbor is Port of Aberdeen?
Port of Aberdeen is classified as a river (basins) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Aberdeen have?
Port of Aberdeen is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Aberdeen are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #32220), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →