Port of Sunderland (GBSUN): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Sunderland (UN/LOCODE GBSUN) is a medium river (tide gates) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. It sits at 54.9167° N, 1.3667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 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
- River (Tide Gates)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- England East Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Sunderland
Where is Port of Sunderland located?
Port of Sunderland is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 54.9167° N, 1.3667° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Sunderland?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Sunderland is GBSUN — country code GB, location code SUN.
How deep is Port of Sunderland?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Sunderland has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
Does Port of Sunderland require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Sunderland.
What type of harbor is Port of Sunderland?
Port of Sunderland is classified as a river (tide gates) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Sunderland have?
Port of Sunderland is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Sunderland are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #31760), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →