Port of Greenock (GBGRK): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Greenock (UN/LOCODE GBGRK) is a medium coastal (natural) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 55.9500° N, 4.7500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
United Kingdom
UN/LOCODE
GBGRK
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
55.9500° N, 4.7500° 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
11 m
Cargo Pier Depth
11 m
Tidal Range
3 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Medium
Shelter Afforded
Fair
World Water Body
North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Scotland West Coast

Services & Restrictions

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

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Port of Greenock (GBGRK)
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Distance
7 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Greenock

Where is Port of Greenock located?

Port of Greenock is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 55.9500° N, 4.7500° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Greenock?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Greenock is GBGRK — country code GB, location code GRK.

How deep is Port of Greenock?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Greenock has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.

Does Port of Greenock require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Greenock.

What type of harbor is Port of Greenock?

Port of Greenock is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering fair shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Greenock have?

Port of Greenock is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Greenock are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #33390), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →