Port of Heysham (GBHYM): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Heysham (UN/LOCODE GBHYM) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the Irish Sea. It sits at 54.0333° N, 2.9167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage 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
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Irish Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- England West Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Heysham
Where is Port of Heysham located?
Port of Heysham is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the Irish Sea. Its coordinates are 54.0333° N, 2.9167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Heysham?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Heysham is GBHYM — country code GB, location code HYM.
How deep is Port of Heysham?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Heysham has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Heysham require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Heysham.
What type of harbor is Port of Heysham?
Port of Heysham is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Heysham have?
Port of Heysham is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Heysham are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #34640), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →