United Kingdom

Port of Port Talbot (GB PTB)

United Kingdom
Port of Port Talbot, United Kingdom © Chris Shaw · CC BY-SA 2.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE GB PTB
Coordinates 51.5833, -3.8167 (51°35′N 3°49′W)
Region GB-NTL
Nearest city Port Talbot
Body of water Bristol Channel; North Atlantic Ocean
Harbor
Harbor size Small
Harbor type Coastal, breakwater
Shelter Good
Tidal range 6 m
Channel depth 11 m
Anchorage depth 21.6 m
Cargo pier depth 14 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Repairs Major
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide Yes
Overhead limits Yes
Facilities
Wharves Mediterranean mooring
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Lifts 25–49 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies Provisions

Port Talbot operates as a working harbor in United Kingdom, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Small harbor laid out as Coastal, breakwater sets the scale of operations at Port Talbot. Draft at the approach to Port Talbot is constrained by a 11.0 m channel depth.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Port Talbot located?
Port Talbot is a seaport in United Kingdom.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Port Talbot?
The UN/LOCODE for Port Talbot is GB PTB.
What is the channel depth at Port Talbot?
The channel depth at Port Talbot is 11 m.
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