Port of Great Yarmouth (GBGTY): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Great Yarmouth (UN/LOCODE GBGTY) is a small river (natural) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. It sits at 52.6167° N, 1.7333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 3.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
United Kingdom
UN/LOCODE
GBGTY
Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Coordinates
52.6167° N, 1.7333° E

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
3.4 m
Anchorage Depth
9.4 m
Cargo Pier Depth
3.4 m
Tidal Range
2 m
Oil Terminal Depth
3.4 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Harbor Size
Small
Shelter Afforded
Excellent
World Water Body
North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
England East Coast

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Medium
Ice RestrictionNo
Wharves

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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 Great Yarmouth

Where is Port of Great Yarmouth located?

Port of Great Yarmouth is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 52.6167° N, 1.7333° E.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Great Yarmouth?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Great Yarmouth is GBGTY — country code GB, location code GTY.

How deep is Port of Great Yarmouth?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Great Yarmouth has a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 3.4 m.

Does Port of Great Yarmouth require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Great Yarmouth.

What type of harbor is Port of Great Yarmouth?

Port of Great Yarmouth is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Great Yarmouth have?

Port of Great Yarmouth is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Great Yarmouth are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #31580), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →