Port of Gdynia (PLGDY): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Gdynia (UN/LOCODE PLGDY) is a large coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Poland, on the Baltic Sea. It sits at 54.5333° N, 18.5500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk 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
- Large
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Baltic Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Poland
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Gdynia
Where is Port of Gdynia located?
Port of Gdynia is a seaport located in Poland, on the Baltic Sea. Its coordinates are 54.5333° N, 18.5500° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Gdynia?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Gdynia is PLGDY — country code PL, location code GDY.
How deep is Port of Gdynia?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Gdynia has a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Gdynia?
Port of Gdynia reports a maximum draft of 13 m, a maximum length of 366.4 m, a maximum beam of 51.2 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Gdynia require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Gdynia.
What type of harbor is Port of Gdynia?
Port of Gdynia is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of large size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Gdynia have?
Port of Gdynia is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Gdynia are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #28740), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →