Port of Fishguard (GBFIS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Fishguard (UN/LOCODE GBFIS) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the Irish Sea. It sits at 52.0167° N, 4.9833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 14 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves 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
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Irish Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Wales
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Fishguard
Where is Port of Fishguard located?
Port of Fishguard is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the Irish Sea. Its coordinates are 52.0167° N, 4.9833° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Fishguard?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Fishguard is GBFIS — country code GB, location code FIS.
How deep is Port of Fishguard?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Fishguard has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Fishguard require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Fishguard.
What type of harbor is Port of Fishguard?
Port of Fishguard is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Fishguard have?
Port of Fishguard is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Fishguard are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #34850), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →