Port of Peterhead (GBPHD): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Peterhead (UN/LOCODE GBPHD) is a medium coastal (breakwater) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. It sits at 57.5000° N, 1.7833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 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 (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- 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 Peterhead
Where is Port of Peterhead located?
Port of Peterhead is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 57.5000° N, 1.7833° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Peterhead?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Peterhead is GBPHD — country code GB, location code PHD.
How deep is Port of Peterhead?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Peterhead has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
Does Port of Peterhead require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Peterhead.
What type of harbor is Port of Peterhead?
Port of Peterhead is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Peterhead have?
Port of Peterhead is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Peterhead are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #32230), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →