Port of Port Lockroy: Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Port Lockroy is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Antarctica, on the South Pacific Ocean. It sits at 64.8167° S, 63.5000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 20.1 m, an anchorage depth near 17.1 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. Cargo handling includes anchorage facilities.

Country
Antarctica
UN/LOCODE
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
64.8167° S, 63.5000° 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
20.1 m
Anchorage Depth
17.1 m
Tidal Range
3 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Poor
World Water Body
South Pacific Ocean
Region
Antarctica

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryUnknown
Tugs AssistanceUnknown
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Unknown
Fuel / Diesel OilUnknown / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesUnknown
Repairs / Dry DockUnknown / Unknown
Ice RestrictionYes
Anchorage

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Port of Port Lockroy
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Distance
33 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Port Lockroy

Where is Port of Port Lockroy located?

Port of Port Lockroy is a seaport located in Antarctica, on the South Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 64.8167° S, 63.5000° W.

How deep is Port of Port Lockroy?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Port Lockroy has a channel depth of about 20.1 m, an anchorage depth of about 17.1 m.

What type of harbor is Port of Port Lockroy?

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

What cargo facilities does Port of Port Lockroy have?

Port of Port Lockroy is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Port Lockroy are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #63100), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →