Restrictions
- Tide Entrance
- Swell Entrance Restriction
- Ice Entrance Restriction
- Other Entrance Restriction
- Overhead Limitations
Port Equipment
Crane
- Fixed
- Mobile
- Floating
Lift Capacity
- 0-24 Mts
- 25-49 Mts
- 50-100 Mts
- 101+ Mts
Service
- Longshore
- Electrical
- Steam
- Navigation Equipment
- Electrical Repair
Other
- Repair code: Major
- Drydock type: Medium
- Railway type: Small
Navigation
- Good Hold Ground
- Turning Area
- Eta Message
- Pilotage Compulsory
- Pilotage Available
- Pilotage Advisability
- Local Assist
- Tug Salvage
- Tug Assistance
- Wharves
- Anchor
- Med Mooring
- Beach Mooring
- Ice Mooring
Communication
- Phone Comm
- Fax Comm
- Radio Comm
- Vhf Comm
- Air Comm
- Rail Comm
- Quarantine Pratique
- Quarantine - Sanitation
- Other Quarantines
- First Port of Entry
- US Representative
FAQ about LEITH port (GBLEI) — United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the)
Key information on LEITH Port.
LEITH (UN/Locode: GBLEI), United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the) is a seaport located at approximately 55.98225° N, -3.17133° E.
What type of vessels LEITH Port handles?
Port usage is Cargo (40.24%), Other (40.24%), Passenger (17.07%) and Tanker (2.44%).
Where is LEITH Port located?
Coordinates: 55.98225° N, -3.17133° E.
- BURNTISLAND — UN/Locode: GBBTL — 56.05581° N, -3.23420° E
- BRAEFOOT — UN/Locode: GBBFB — 56.03587° N, -3.31128° E
- FORTH — UN/Locode: GBFOR — 56.08000° N, -3.16000° E
What are the key facilities and depths at LEITH Port?
Harbor type/size: River Tide Gate and Medium. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts, 25–49 MT lifts and 50–100 MT lifts. Support: good holding ground and turning area. Depths: channel depth 6.4m - 7.6m; anchorage depth 7.1m - 9.1m; cargo pier depth 6.4m - 7.6m; oil terminal depth 7.1m - 9.1m and maximum draft approx. 9.75 m.
What restrictions apply at LEITH Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: restrictions present; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: apply and other: may apply.
What communication options and marine services are available?
Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: available; first port of entry: available and additional quarantine services available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: available; pilotage advisable; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.
What vessel types and sizes do LEITH Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Special Craft, Tanker and Tugs Harbor Craft. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 399; max beam: 60; max draft: 16; max DWT: 194,829; max GT: 194849; max NT: 79120; min LOA: 15; min beam: 6; min draft: 2.8; min DWT: 101; min GT: 217; min NT: 92 and build year: 1982.
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | GBLEI |
| Latitude / Longitude | 55.98º, -3.17º |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Channel Depth | 6.4m - 7.6m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 7.1m - 9.1m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 6.4m - 7.6m |
| Oil Depth | 7.1m - 9.1m |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 9.75 |
Nearby Ports
| Harbour Type | River Tide Gate |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Medium |
