Port of Grangemouth (GBGRG): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Grangemouth (UN/LOCODE GBGRG) is a small river (tide gates) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. It sits at 56.0167° N, 3.7167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 4.9 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. 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
- River (Tide Gates)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Scotland East Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Grangemouth
Where is Port of Grangemouth located?
Port of Grangemouth is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 56.0167° N, 3.7167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Grangemouth?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Grangemouth is GBGRG — country code GB, location code GRG.
How deep is Port of Grangemouth?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Grangemouth has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 4.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Grangemouth require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Grangemouth.
What type of harbor is Port of Grangemouth?
Port of Grangemouth is classified as a river (tide gates) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Grangemouth have?
Port of Grangemouth is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Grangemouth are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #32010), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →