Port of Braefoot Bay Terminal (GBBFB): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Braefoot Bay Terminal (UN/LOCODE GBBFB) is a small open roadstead harbor located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. It sits at 56.0333° N, 3.3167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair.

Country
United Kingdom
UN/LOCODE
GBBFB
Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Coordinates
56.0333° N, 3.3167° 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
9.4 m
Tidal Range
4 m
Oil Terminal Depth
11 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Harbor Size
Small
Shelter Afforded
Fair
World Water Body
North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Scotland East Coast

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilUnknown / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockUnknown / Unknown
Ice RestrictionUnknown

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Distance
3 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Braefoot Bay Terminal

Where is Port of Braefoot Bay Terminal located?

Port of Braefoot Bay Terminal is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 56.0333° N, 3.3167° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Braefoot Bay Terminal?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Braefoot Bay Terminal is GBBFB — country code GB, location code BFB.

How deep is Port of Braefoot Bay Terminal?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Braefoot Bay Terminal has a channel depth of about 9.4 m.

Does Port of Braefoot Bay Terminal require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Braefoot Bay Terminal.

What type of harbor is Port of Braefoot Bay Terminal?

Port of Braefoot Bay Terminal is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Braefoot Bay Terminal are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #31945), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →