Port of Inverness (GBINV): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Inverness (UN/LOCODE GBINV) is a small river (natural) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. It sits at 57.4833° N, 4.2333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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 (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Scotland East Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Inverness
Where is Port of Inverness located?
Port of Inverness is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 57.4833° N, 4.2333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Inverness?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Inverness is GBINV — country code GB, location code INV.
How deep is Port of Inverness?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Inverness has a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Inverness require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Inverness.
What type of harbor is Port of Inverness?
Port of Inverness is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Inverness have?
Port of Inverness is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Inverness are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #32330), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →