Port of Ardrossan (GBARD): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Ardrossan (UN/LOCODE GBARD) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 55.6500° N, 4.8167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 21.6 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. 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
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Scotland West Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Ardrossan
Where is Port of Ardrossan located?
Port of Ardrossan is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 55.6500° N, 4.8167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Ardrossan?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Ardrossan is GBARD — country code GB, location code ARD.
How deep is Port of Ardrossan?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Ardrossan has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 21.6 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Ardrossan require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Ardrossan.
What type of harbor is Port of Ardrossan?
Port of Ardrossan is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Ardrossan have?
Port of Ardrossan is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Ardrossan are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #33530), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →