Port of Lossiemouth (GBLSS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Lossiemouth (UN/LOCODE GBLSS) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. It sits at 57.7167° N, 3.2833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
United Kingdom
UN/LOCODE
GBLSS
Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Coordinates
57.7167° N, 3.2833° 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
3.4 m
Anchorage Depth
12.5 m
Max Vessel Draft
3.7 m
Tidal Range
4 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Scotland East Coast

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
Wharves

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Port of Lossiemouth (GBLSS)
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Distance
7 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Lossiemouth

Where is Port of Lossiemouth located?

Port of Lossiemouth is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 57.7167° N, 3.2833° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Lossiemouth?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Lossiemouth is GBLSS — country code GB, location code LSS.

How deep is Port of Lossiemouth?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Lossiemouth has a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m.

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

Port of Lossiemouth reports a maximum draft of 3.7 m for vessels calling at the port.

Does Port of Lossiemouth require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Lossiemouth.

What type of harbor is Port of Lossiemouth?

Port of Lossiemouth is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Lossiemouth have?

Port of Lossiemouth is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Lossiemouth are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #32300), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →