Port of Fleetwood (GBFLE): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Fleetwood (UN/LOCODE GBFLE) is a small river (tide gates) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the Irish Sea. It sits at 53.9167° N, 3.0167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.

Country
United Kingdom
UN/LOCODE
GBFLE
Harbor Type
River (Tide Gates)
Coordinates
53.9167° N, 3.0167° 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
23.2 m
Cargo Pier Depth
4.9 m
Tidal Range
8 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
River (Tide Gates)
Harbor Size
Small
Shelter Afforded
Excellent
World Water Body
Irish Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
England West Coast

Services & Restrictions

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

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Port of Fleetwood (GBFLE)
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Distance
8 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Fleetwood

Where is Port of Fleetwood located?

Port of Fleetwood is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the Irish Sea. Its coordinates are 53.9167° N, 3.0167° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Fleetwood?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Fleetwood is GBFLE — country code GB, location code FLE.

How deep is Port of Fleetwood?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Fleetwood has a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.

Does Port of Fleetwood require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Fleetwood.

What type of harbor is Port of Fleetwood?

Port of Fleetwood is classified as a river (tide gates) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Fleetwood have?

Port of Fleetwood is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Fleetwood are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #34660), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →