Port of Methil (GBMTH): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Methil (UN/LOCODE GBMTH) is a small coastal (tide gates) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. It sits at 56.1833° N, 3.0000° 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 good. 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 (Tide Gates)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Scotland East Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Methil
Where is Port of Methil located?
Port of Methil is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 56.1833° N, 3.0000° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Methil?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Methil is GBMTH — country code GB, location code MTH.
How deep is Port of Methil?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Methil has a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Methil require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Methil, though pilots are available.
What type of harbor is Port of Methil?
Port of Methil is classified as a coastal (tide gates) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Methil have?
Port of Methil is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Methil are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #32070), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →