Port of Ipswich (GBIPS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Ipswich (UN/LOCODE GBIPS) is a small river (tide gates) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. It sits at 52.0500° N, 1.1667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. 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
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- England East Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Ipswich
Where is Port of Ipswich located?
Port of Ipswich is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 52.0500° N, 1.1667° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Ipswich?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Ipswich is GBIPS — country code GB, location code IPS.
How deep is Port of Ipswich?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Ipswich has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
Does Port of Ipswich require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Ipswich.
What type of harbor is Port of Ipswich?
Port of Ipswich is classified as a river (tide gates) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Ipswich have?
Port of Ipswich is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Ipswich are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #31550), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →