United Kingdom

Port of Barrow In Furness (GB BIF)

United Kingdom
Port information
UN/LOCODE GB BIF
Coordinates 54.1167, -3.2333 (54°07′N 3°14′W)
Region GB-CMA
Nearest city Barrow in Furness
Body of water Irish Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Medium
Harbor type Coastal, tide gates
Shelter Good
Tidal range 6 m
Channel depth 9.4 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 ice No
Entrance restricted by tide Yes
Overhead limits Yes
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage
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.
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