United Kingdom

Port of Tynemouth (GB TYM)

United Kingdom
Port of Tynemouth, United Kingdom © Roger Cornfoot · CC BY-SA 2.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE GB TYM
Coordinates 55.0000, -1.4000 (55°00′N 1°24′W)
Region GB-NTY
Nearest city Tynemouth
Body of water North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Medium
Harbor type River, tide gates
Shelter Excellent
Tidal range 3 m
Channel depth 7.9 m
Anchorage depth 12.5 m
Cargo pier depth 6.4 m
Oil terminal depth 4.9 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Repairs Major
Dry dock Large
Marine railway (slipway) Small
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
Overhead limits Yes
Facilities
Wharves
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Floating crane Lifts over 100 t Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies Provisions

Located in United Kingdom, the port of Tynemouth serves as a call point for merchant shipping. By World Port Index classification, Tynemouth has a Medium harbor of the River, tide gates type. Ships approaching Tynemouth work with a channel depth of 7.9 m.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Tynemouth located?
Tynemouth is a seaport in United Kingdom.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Tynemouth?
The UN/LOCODE for Tynemouth is GB TYM.
What is the channel depth at Tynemouth?
The channel depth at Tynemouth is 7.9 m.
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Distance to major hubs

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