Port of Grimsby (GBGSY): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Grimsby (UN/LOCODE GBGSY) is a medium river (tide gates) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. It sits at 53.5833° N, 0.0667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 3.4 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 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
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- England East Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Grimsby
Where is Port of Grimsby located?
Port of Grimsby is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 53.5833° N, 0.0667° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Grimsby?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Grimsby is GBGSY — country code GB, location code GSY.
How deep is Port of Grimsby?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Grimsby has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 3.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Grimsby require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Grimsby.
What type of harbor is Port of Grimsby?
Port of Grimsby is classified as a river (tide gates) harbor, of medium size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Grimsby have?
Port of Grimsby is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Grimsby are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #31640), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →