Port of Lowestoft (GBLOW): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Lowestoft (UN/LOCODE GBLOW) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. It sits at 52.4833° N, 1.7500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. 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
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- England East Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Lowestoft
Where is Port of Lowestoft located?
Port of Lowestoft is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 52.4833° N, 1.7500° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Lowestoft?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Lowestoft is GBLOW — country code GB, location code LOW.
How deep is Port of Lowestoft?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Lowestoft has a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Lowestoft?
Port of Lowestoft reports a maximum draft of 6 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Lowestoft require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Lowestoft.
What type of harbor is Port of Lowestoft?
Port of Lowestoft is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Lowestoft have?
Port of Lowestoft is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Lowestoft are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #31570), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →