Port of Belfast (GBBEL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Belfast (UN/LOCODE GBBEL) is a large river (basins) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 54.6167° N, 5.9000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.3 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 11.2 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container 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
- Large
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Northern Ireland
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Belfast
Where is Port of Belfast located?
Port of Belfast is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 54.6167° N, 5.9000° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Belfast?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Belfast is GBBEL — country code GB, location code BEL.
How deep is Port of Belfast?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Belfast has a channel depth of about 9.3 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 11.2 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Belfast?
Port of Belfast reports a maximum draft of 11.3 m, a maximum length of 305 m, a maximum beam of 52 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Belfast require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Belfast.
What type of harbor is Port of Belfast?
Port of Belfast is classified as a river (basins) harbor, of large size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Belfast have?
Port of Belfast is recorded as offering wharves, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk, oil terminal facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Belfast are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #33770), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →