Port of Milford Haven (GBMLF): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Milford Haven (UN/LOCODE GBMLF) is a medium river (natural) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the Celtic Sea. It sits at 51.7167° N, 5.0333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.

Country
United Kingdom
UN/LOCODE
GBMLF
Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Coordinates
51.7167° N, 5.0333° 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
9.4 m
Anchorage Depth
9.4 m
Tidal Range
4 m
Oil Terminal Depth
4.9 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Harbor Size
Medium
Shelter Afforded
Fair
World Water Body
Celtic Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Wales

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceUnknown
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockMajor / Small
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesAnchorage

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Port of Milford Haven (GBMLF)
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Distance
18 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Milford Haven

Where is Port of Milford Haven located?

Port of Milford Haven is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the Celtic Sea. Its coordinates are 51.7167° N, 5.0333° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Milford Haven?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Milford Haven is GBMLF — country code GB, location code MLF.

How deep is Port of Milford Haven?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Milford Haven has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m.

Does Port of Milford Haven require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Milford Haven.

What type of harbor is Port of Milford Haven?

Port of Milford Haven is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering fair shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Milford Haven have?

Port of Milford Haven is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Milford Haven are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #34880), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →