Port of Berwick-Upon-Tweed (GBBWK): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Berwick-Upon-Tweed (UN/LOCODE GBBWK) is a very small river (tide gates) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. It sits at 55.7667° N, 2.0000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good.

Country
United Kingdom
UN/LOCODE
GBBWK
Harbor Type
River (Tide Gates)
Coordinates
55.7667° N, 2.0000° 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
12.5 m
Cargo Pier Depth
4.9 m
Tidal Range
4 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
River (Tide Gates)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
England East Coast

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceUnknown
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockModerate / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo

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Port of Berwick-Upon-Tweed (GBBWK)
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Distance
7 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Berwick-Upon-Tweed

Where is Port of Berwick-Upon-Tweed located?

Port of Berwick-Upon-Tweed is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 55.7667° N, 2.0000° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Berwick-Upon-Tweed?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Berwick-Upon-Tweed is GBBWK — country code GB, location code BWK.

How deep is Port of Berwick-Upon-Tweed?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Berwick-Upon-Tweed has a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.

Does Port of Berwick-Upon-Tweed require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Berwick-Upon-Tweed.

What type of harbor is Port of Berwick-Upon-Tweed?

Port of Berwick-Upon-Tweed is classified as a river (tide gates) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Berwick-Upon-Tweed are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #31860), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →