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

Port of Tobermory (UN/LOCODE GBTOB) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Canada, on the Lake Huron. It sits at 45.2667° N, 81.6667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
Canada
UN/LOCODE
GBTOB
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
45.2667° N, 81.6667° 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
6.4 m
Anchorage Depth
12.5 m
Cargo Pier Depth
4.9 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Excellent
World Water Body
Lake Huron; Great Lakes
Region
Canada Lake Huron

Services & Restrictions

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

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Port of Tobermory (GBTOB)
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Distance
25 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 Canada, on the Lake Huron. Its coordinates are 45.2667° N, 81.6667° 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 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.

Does Port of Tobermory require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Tobermory.

What type of harbor is Port of Tobermory?

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

What cargo facilities does Port of Tobermory have?

Port of Tobermory is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

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 #3770), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →