Port of Seaham (GBSEA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Seaham (UN/LOCODE GBSEA) is a small coastal (tide gates) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. It sits at 54.8333° N, 1.3167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 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 (Tide Gates)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- England East Coast
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Seaham
Where is Port of Seaham located?
Port of Seaham is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 54.8333° N, 1.3167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Seaham?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Seaham is GBSEA — country code GB, location code SEA.
How deep is Port of Seaham?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Seaham has a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
Does Port of Seaham require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Seaham, though pilots are available.
What type of harbor is Port of Seaham?
Port of Seaham is classified as a coastal (tide gates) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Seaham have?
Port of Seaham is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Seaham are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #31750), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →