Port of Mallaig (GBMLG): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Mallaig (UN/LOCODE GBMLG) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 57.0000° N, 5.8167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 4.9 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
United Kingdom
UN/LOCODE
GBMLG
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
57.0000° N, 5.8167° 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
4.9 m
Anchorage Depth
4.9 m
Cargo Pier Depth
4.9 m
Tidal Range
4 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Fair
World Water Body
North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Scotland West Coast

Services & Restrictions

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

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Distance
9 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Mallaig

Where is Port of Mallaig located?

Port of Mallaig is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 57.0000° N, 5.8167° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Mallaig?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Mallaig is GBMLG — country code GB, location code MLG.

How deep is Port of Mallaig?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Mallaig has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 4.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.

Does Port of Mallaig require a pilot?

Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Mallaig, though pilots are available.

What type of harbor is Port of Mallaig?

Port of Mallaig is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Mallaig have?

Port of Mallaig is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Mallaig are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #33090), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →