Port of Larne (GBLAR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Larne (UN/LOCODE GBLAR) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 54.8500° N, 5.8000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 6.8 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, ro-ro, liquid bulk, breakbulk facilities.

Country
United Kingdom
UN/LOCODE
GBLAR
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
54.8500° N, 5.8000° 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
7.9 m
Anchorage Depth
11 m
Cargo Pier Depth
6.8 m
Max Vessel Length
125 m
Tidal Range
2 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Small
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Northern Ireland

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / None
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesRo-RoLiquid BulkBreakbulk

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Port of Larne (GBLAR)
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Distance
8 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Larne

Where is Port of Larne located?

Port of Larne is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 54.8500° N, 5.8000° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Larne?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Larne is GBLAR — country code GB, location code LAR.

How deep is Port of Larne?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Larne has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.8 m.

What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Larne?

Port of Larne reports a maximum length of 125 m, a maximum beam of 19 m for vessels calling at the port.

Does Port of Larne require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Larne.

What type of harbor is Port of Larne?

Port of Larne is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Larne have?

Port of Larne is recorded as offering wharves, ro-ro, liquid bulk, breakbulk facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Larne are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #33790), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →