Port of Tynemouth (GBTYM): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Tynemouth (UN/LOCODE GBTYM) is a medium river (tide gates) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. It sits at 55.0000° N, 1.4000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. 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
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- England East Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Tynemouth
Where is Port of Tynemouth located?
Port of Tynemouth is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 55.0000° N, 1.4000° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Tynemouth?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Tynemouth is GBTYM — country code GB, location code TYM.
How deep is Port of Tynemouth?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Tynemouth has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
Does Port of Tynemouth require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Tynemouth.
What type of harbor is Port of Tynemouth?
Port of Tynemouth is classified as a river (tide gates) harbor, of medium size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Tynemouth have?
Port of Tynemouth is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Tynemouth are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #31765), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →