Port of Port Talbot (GBPTB): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Port Talbot (UN/LOCODE GBPTB) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the Bristol Channel. It sits at 51.5833° N, 3.8167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 21.6 m, cargo pier depths around 14 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
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Bristol Channel; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Wales
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Port Talbot
Where is Port of Port Talbot located?
Port of Port Talbot is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the Bristol Channel. Its coordinates are 51.5833° N, 3.8167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Talbot?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Talbot is GBPTB — country code GB, location code PTB.
How deep is Port of Port Talbot?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Port Talbot has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 21.6 m, cargo pier depths of about 14 m.
Does Port of Port Talbot require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Port Talbot.
What type of harbor is Port of Port Talbot?
Port of Port Talbot is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Port Talbot have?
Port of Port Talbot is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Port Talbot are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #34980), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →