United Kingdom

Port of Barrow In Furness (GB BIF)

UN/LOCODE
GB BIF
Harbor size
Medium
Channel depth
9.4 m
Nearest city
Barrow in Furness
Body of water
Irish Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
United Kingdom
Port information
Region
GB-CMA
Coordinates
54.1167, -3.2333 (54°07′N 3°14′W)On the map
Harbor
Harbor type
Coastal, tide gates
Shelter
Good
Tidal range
6 m
Anchorage depth
9.4 m
Cargo pier depth
6.4 m
Oil terminal depth
6.4 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory: Yes Pilotage available: Yes Tug assistance: Yes Repairs: Major Dry dock: Medium Marine railway (slipway): Small Medical facilities: Yes Nearest airport: Yes Rail connection: Yes Entrance restricted by tide: Yes Overhead limits: Yes
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage Oil terminal
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Floating 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

Barrow In Furness operates as a working harbor in United Kingdom, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Medium harbor laid out as Coastal, tide gates sets the scale of operations at Barrow In Furness. Draft at the approach to Barrow In Furness is constrained by a 9.4 m channel depth.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Barrow In Furness located?
Barrow In Furness is a seaport in United Kingdom.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Barrow In Furness?
The UN/LOCODE for Barrow In Furness is GB BIF.
What is the channel depth at Barrow In Furness?
The channel depth at Barrow In Furness is 9.4 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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