Port of Neath (GBNEA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Neath (UN/LOCODE GBNEA) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the Bristol Channel. It sits at 51.6333° N, 3.8333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth near 18.6 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
United Kingdom
UN/LOCODE
GBNEA
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
51.6333° N, 3.8333° 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
3.4 m
Anchorage Depth
18.6 m
Cargo Pier Depth
4.9 m
Tidal Range
6 m
Oil Terminal Depth
4.9 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
Bristol Channel; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Wales

Services & Restrictions

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

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Port of Neath (GBNEA)
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Distance
3 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Neath

Where is Port of Neath located?

Port of Neath is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the Bristol Channel. Its coordinates are 51.6333° N, 3.8333° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Neath?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Neath is GBNEA — country code GB, location code NEA.

How deep is Port of Neath?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Neath has a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 18.6 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.

Does Port of Neath require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Neath.

What type of harbor is Port of Neath?

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

What cargo facilities does Port of Neath have?

Port of Neath is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Neath are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #34970), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →