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.

Country
United Kingdom
UN/LOCODE
GBGRN
Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Coordinates
55.9833° N, 3.2167° 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
9.4 m
Anchorage Depth
9.4 m
Cargo Pier Depth
4.9 m
Tidal Range
3 m
Oil Terminal Depth
11 m

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

Pilotage CompulsoryNo
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Small
Ice RestrictionNo
Wharves

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Port of Granton (GBGRN)
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Distance
1 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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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 →