Port of Barry (GBBAD): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Barry (UN/LOCODE GBBAD) is a medium coastal (tide gates) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the Bristol Channel. It sits at 51.4000° N, 3.2667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
United Kingdom
UN/LOCODE
GBBAD
Harbor Type
Coastal (Tide Gates)
Coordinates
51.4000° N, 3.2667° 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
1.8 m
Anchorage Depth
9.4 m
Cargo Pier Depth
7.9 m
Tidal Range
10 m
Oil Terminal Depth
7.9 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Tide Gates)
Harbor Size
Medium
Shelter Afforded
Excellent
World Water Body
Bristol Channel; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Wales

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockMajor / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
Wharves

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Distance
5 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Barry

Where is Port of Barry located?

Port of Barry is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the Bristol Channel. Its coordinates are 51.4000° N, 3.2667° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Barry?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Barry is GBBAD — country code GB, location code BAD.

How deep is Port of Barry?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Barry has a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.

Does Port of Barry require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Barry.

What type of harbor is Port of Barry?

Port of Barry is classified as a coastal (tide gates) harbor, of medium size, offering excellent shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Barry have?

Port of Barry is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Barry are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #34990), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →