Port of Granton (GBGRN): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Granton (UN/LOCODE GBGRN) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. It sits at 55.9833° N, 3.2167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 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
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Scotland East Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Granton
Where is Port of Granton located?
Port of Granton is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 55.9833° N, 3.2167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Granton?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Granton is GBGRN — country code GB, location code GRN.
How deep is Port of Granton?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Granton has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Granton require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Granton, though pilots are available.
What type of harbor is Port of Granton?
Port of Granton is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Granton have?
Port of Granton is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Granton are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #31940), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →