Port of Scarborough (GBSCA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Scarborough (UN/LOCODE GBSCA) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. It sits at 54.2833° N, 0.4000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good.

Country
United Kingdom
UN/LOCODE
GBSCA
Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Coordinates
54.2833° N, 0.4000° 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
1.8 m
Anchorage Depth
7.9 m
Cargo Pier Depth
4.9 m
Tidal Range
1 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
England East Coast

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo

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Port of Scarborough (GBSCA)
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Distance
14 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Scarborough

Where is Port of Scarborough located?

Port of Scarborough is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 54.2833° N, 0.4000° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Scarborough?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Scarborough is GBSCA — country code GB, location code SCA.

How deep is Port of Scarborough?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Scarborough has a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.

Does Port of Scarborough require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Scarborough.

What type of harbor is Port of Scarborough?

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

About this data

Specifications for Port of Scarborough are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #31690), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →