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.

Country
United Kingdom
UN/LOCODE
GBARD
Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Coordinates
55.6500° N, 4.8167° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
4.9 m
Anchorage Depth
21.6 m
Cargo Pier Depth
4.9 m
Tidal Range
3 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Harbor Size
Small
Shelter Afforded
Fair
World Water Body
North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Scotland West Coast

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Small
Ice RestrictionNo
Wharves

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Port of Ardrossan (GBARD)
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Distance
6 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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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 →