Port of Barrow In Furness (GBBIF): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Barrow In Furness (UN/LOCODE GBBIF) is a medium coastal (tide gates) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the Irish Sea. It sits at 54.1167° N, 3.2333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage 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 (Tide Gates)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Irish Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- England West Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Barrow In Furness
Where is Port of Barrow In Furness located?
Port of Barrow In Furness is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the Irish Sea. Its coordinates are 54.1167° N, 3.2333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Barrow In Furness?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Barrow In Furness is GBBIF — country code GB, location code BIF.
How deep is Port of Barrow In Furness?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Barrow In Furness has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
Does Port of Barrow In Furness require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Barrow In Furness.
What type of harbor is Port of Barrow In Furness?
Port of Barrow In Furness is classified as a coastal (tide gates) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Barrow In Furness have?
Port of Barrow In Furness is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Barrow In Furness are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #34630), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →