Port of Macduff (GBMCD): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Macduff (UN/LOCODE GBMCD) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. It sits at 57.6667° N, 2.5000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. 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
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Poor
- World Water Body
- North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Scotland East Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Macduff
Where is Port of Macduff located?
Port of Macduff is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 57.6667° N, 2.5000° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Macduff?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Macduff is GBMCD — country code GB, location code MCD.
How deep is Port of Macduff?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Macduff has a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Macduff?
Port of Macduff reports a maximum beam of 11 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Macduff require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Macduff, though pilots are available.
What type of harbor is Port of Macduff?
Port of Macduff is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Macduff have?
Port of Macduff is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Macduff are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #32250), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →