Port of Liverpool (GBLIV): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Liverpool (UN/LOCODE GBLIV) is a large river (tide gates) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the Irish Sea. It sits at 53.4167° N, 3.0000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 12.5 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
- River (Tide Gates)
- Harbor Size
- Large
- 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 Liverpool
Where is Port of Liverpool located?
Port of Liverpool is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the Irish Sea. Its coordinates are 53.4167° N, 3.0000° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Liverpool?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Liverpool is GBLIV — country code GB, location code LIV.
How deep is Port of Liverpool?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Liverpool has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 12.5 m.
Does Port of Liverpool require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Liverpool.
What type of harbor is Port of Liverpool?
Port of Liverpool is classified as a river (tide gates) harbor, of large size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Liverpool have?
Port of Liverpool is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Liverpool are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #34690), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →