Port of Manchester (GBMNC): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Manchester (UN/LOCODE GBMNC) is a large river (tide gates) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the Irish Sea. It sits at 53.4833° N, 2.2667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 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
- 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 Manchester
Where is Port of Manchester located?
Port of Manchester is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the Irish Sea. Its coordinates are 53.4833° N, 2.2667° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Manchester?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Manchester is GBMNC — country code GB, location code MNC.
How deep is Port of Manchester?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Manchester has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Manchester require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Manchester.
What type of harbor is Port of Manchester?
Port of Manchester is classified as a river (tide gates) harbor, of large size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Manchester have?
Port of Manchester is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Manchester are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #34700), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →