United Kingdom

Port of Aberdeen (GB ABD)

United Kingdom
Port of Aberdeen, United Kingdom © Flickr user: Bruce McAdam Aberdeen, Scotland · CC BY-SA 2.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE GB ABD
Coordinates 57.1500, -2.0833 (57°09′N 2°05′W)
Region GB-ABE
Nearest city Aberdeen
Body of water North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Medium
Harbor type River basin
Shelter Good
Tidal range 4 m
Channel depth 4.9 m
Anchorage depth 9.4 m
Cargo pier depth 9.4 m
Oil terminal depth 6.4 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft) 27.4 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs Limited
Dry dock Small
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide Yes
Overhead limits Yes
Facilities
Wharves
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Lifts over 100 t Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies Provisions
Ratings
  • Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 29.71

Aberdeen operates as a working harbor in United Kingdom, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Medium harbor laid out as River basin sets the scale of operations at Aberdeen. Draft at the approach to Aberdeen is constrained by a 4.9 m channel depth.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Aberdeen located?
Aberdeen is a seaport in United Kingdom.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Aberdeen?
The UN/LOCODE for Aberdeen is GB ABD.
What is the channel depth at Aberdeen?
The channel depth at Aberdeen is 4.9 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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