Port of Tobermory (GBTOB): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Tobermory (UN/LOCODE GBTOB) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 56.6167° N, 6.0667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 20.1 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 1.8 m. Shelter afforded is rated good.

Country
United Kingdom
UN/LOCODE
GBTOB
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
56.6167° N, 6.0667° 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
20.1 m
Anchorage Depth
23.2 m
Cargo Pier Depth
1.8 m
Tidal Range
4 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Scotland West Coast

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryNo
Tugs AssistanceUnknown
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilUnknown / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesUnknown
Repairs / Dry DockEmergency Only / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo

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Port of Tobermory (GBTOB)
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Distance
11 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Tobermory

Where is Port of Tobermory located?

Port of Tobermory is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 56.6167° N, 6.0667° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Tobermory?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Tobermory is GBTOB — country code GB, location code TOB.

How deep is Port of Tobermory?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Tobermory has a channel depth of about 20.1 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 1.8 m.

Does Port of Tobermory require a pilot?

Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Tobermory, though pilots are available.

What type of harbor is Port of Tobermory?

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

About this data

Specifications for Port of Tobermory are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #33140), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →