Port of Dunbar (GBDBR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Dunbar (UN/LOCODE GBDBR) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. It sits at 56.0000° N, 2.5167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair.
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 (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Scotland East Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Dunbar
Where is Port of Dunbar located?
Port of Dunbar is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 56.0000° N, 2.5167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Dunbar?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Dunbar is GBDBR — country code GB, location code DBR.
How deep is Port of Dunbar?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Dunbar has a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Dunbar require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Dunbar.
What type of harbor is Port of Dunbar?
Port of Dunbar is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Dunbar are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #31890), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →