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.

Country
United Kingdom
UN/LOCODE
GBDBR
Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Coordinates
56.0000° N, 2.5167° 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
3.4 m
Anchorage Depth
12.5 m
Cargo Pier Depth
4.9 m
Tidal Range
3 m
Oil Terminal Depth
7.9 m

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

Pilotage CompulsoryNo
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo

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Port of Dunbar (GBDBR)
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Distance
17 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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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 →