Port of Holyhead (GB HLY)
UN/LOCODE
GB HLY
Harbor size
Small
Channel depth
3.4 m
Nearest city
Holyhead
Body of water
Irish Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
United Kingdom
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Port information
- Region
- GB-GWN
- Coordinates
- 53.3167, -4.6333 (53°19′N 4°38′W)
Harbor
- Harbor type
- Coastal, breakwater
- Shelter
- Good
- Tidal range
- 5 m
- Anchorage depth
- 11 m
- Cargo pier depth
- 12.5 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory: Yes
Pilotage available: Yes
Tug assistance: Yes
Repairs: Moderate
Dry dock: Small
Marine railway (slipway): Small
Medical facilities: Yes
Nearest airport: Yes
Rail connection: Yes
Facilities
Wharves
Cranes
Mobile crane
Lifts 25–49 t
Supplies
Fuel oil
Fresh water
Diesel fuel
Provisions
Holyhead is a seaport on the coast of United Kingdom, handling commercial vessel traffic. The harbor is classed as Small, with a Coastal, breakwater layout. The channel depth runs to 3.4 m, a key limit on vessel draft.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is the port of Holyhead located?
- Holyhead is a seaport in United Kingdom.
- What is the UN/LOCODE of Holyhead?
- The UN/LOCODE for Holyhead is GB HLY.
- What is the channel depth at Holyhead?
- The channel depth at Holyhead is 3.4 m.
Nearby ports
- Caernarvon United Kingdom 31 km
- Liverpool Bay Terminal United Kingdom 76 km
- Mostyn United Kingdom 91 km
- Douglas Isle of Man 93 km
- Dublin Ireland 107 km
- Liverpool United Kingdom 109 km
- Ramsey Isle of Man 113 km
- Garlston United Kingdom 115 km
Distance to major hubs
- Shanghai China 9280 km
- Rotterdam Netherlands 635 km
- Los Angeles USA 8423 km
- Mina Jabal Ali United Arab Emirates 5810 km
- Hamburg Germany 964 km
- Santos Brazil 9485 km
- Durban South Africa 9874 km
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