Port of Wick (GBWIC): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Wick (UN/LOCODE GBWIC) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. It sits at 58.4333° N, 3.0833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 4 m, an anchorage depth near 12 m, cargo pier depths around 1.8 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, ro-ro, liquid bulk 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
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Scotland East Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Wick
Where is Port of Wick located?
Port of Wick is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 58.4333° N, 3.0833° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Wick?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Wick is GBWIC — country code GB, location code WIC.
How deep is Port of Wick?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Wick has a channel depth of about 4 m, an anchorage depth of about 12 m, cargo pier depths of about 1.8 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Wick?
Port of Wick reports a maximum draft of 5 m, a maximum length of 89 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Wick require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Wick.
What type of harbor is Port of Wick?
Port of Wick is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Wick have?
Port of Wick is recorded as offering wharves, ro-ro, liquid bulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Wick are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #32380), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →