Port of Montrose (GBMON): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Montrose (UN/LOCODE GBMON) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. It sits at 56.7000° N, 2.4667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
United Kingdom
UN/LOCODE
GBMON
Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Coordinates
56.7000° N, 2.4667° 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
23.2 m
Cargo Pier Depth
6.4 m
Tidal Range
4 m
Oil Terminal Depth
4.9 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Scotland East Coast

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
Wharves

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Port of Montrose (GBMON)
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Distance
21 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Montrose

Where is Port of Montrose located?

Port of Montrose is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 56.7000° N, 2.4667° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Montrose?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Montrose is GBMON — country code GB, location code MON.

How deep is Port of Montrose?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Montrose has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.

Does Port of Montrose require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Montrose.

What type of harbor is Port of Montrose?

Port of Montrose is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Montrose have?

Port of Montrose is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Montrose are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #32200), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →