Port of Tilbury (GBTIL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Tilbury (UN/LOCODE GBTIL) is a small river (tide gates) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. It sits at 51.4667° N, 0.3333° E. The port reports an anchorage depth near 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good.
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
- Small
- 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 Tilbury
Where is Port of Tilbury located?
Port of Tilbury is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 51.4667° N, 0.3333° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Tilbury?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Tilbury is GBTIL — country code GB, location code TIL.
How deep is Port of Tilbury?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Tilbury has an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
Does Port of Tilbury require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Tilbury.
What type of harbor is Port of Tilbury?
Port of Tilbury is classified as a river (tide gates) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Tilbury are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #31430), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →