Port of Helmsdale Harbor (GBHMA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Helmsdale Harbor (UN/LOCODE GBHMA) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. It sits at 58.1167° N, 3.6500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth near 1.8 m, cargo pier depths around 1.8 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair.

Country
United Kingdom
UN/LOCODE
GBHMA
Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Coordinates
58.1167° N, 3.6500° 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
1.8 m
Anchorage Depth
1.8 m
Cargo Pier Depth
1.8 m
Tidal Range
8 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Harbor Size
Small
Shelter Afforded
Fair
World Water Body
North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Scotland East Coast

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryUnknown
Tugs AssistanceUnknown
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilUnknown / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesUnknown
Repairs / Dry DockEmergency Only / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo

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Distance
18 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Helmsdale Harbor

Where is Port of Helmsdale Harbor located?

Port of Helmsdale Harbor is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 58.1167° N, 3.6500° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Helmsdale Harbor?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Helmsdale Harbor is GBHMA — country code GB, location code HMA.

How deep is Port of Helmsdale Harbor?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Helmsdale Harbor has a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth of about 1.8 m, cargo pier depths of about 1.8 m.

What type of harbor is Port of Helmsdale Harbor?

Port of Helmsdale Harbor is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Helmsdale Harbor are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #32370), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →