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: Moderate
- Drydock type: Small
- 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 LOWESTOFT port (GBLOW) — United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the)
Key information on LOWESTOFT Port.
LOWESTOFT (UN/Locode: GBLOW), United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the) is a seaport located at approximately 52.47382° N, 1.73609° E.
What type of vessels LOWESTOFT Port handles?
Port usage is Other (87.5%), Cargo (9.17%), Tanker (2.5%) and Passenger (0.83%).
Where is LOWESTOFT Port located?
Coordinates: 52.47382° N, 1.73609° E.
- GREAT YARMOUTH — UN/Locode: GBGTY — 52.59172° N, 1.72572° E
- SOUTHWOLD — UN/Locode: GBSWD — 52.31847° N, 1.67805° E
- IPSWICH — UN/Locode: GBIPS — 52.04032° N, 1.15820° E
What are the key facilities and depths at LOWESTOFT Port?
Harbor type/size: Coastal Breakwater and Small. Cranes: mobile cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading. Depths: channel depth 3.4m - 4.6m; anchorage depth 7.1m - 9.1m; cargo pier depth 4.9m - 6.1m; oil terminal depth 4.9m - 6.1m and maximum draft approx. 6 m.
What restrictions apply at LOWESTOFT 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: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.
What vessel types and sizes do LOWESTOFT Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Fishing, General Cargo, Offshore, Special Craft and Tanker. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 511; max beam: 63; max draft: 7.73; max DWT: 8,307; max GT: 6712; max NT: 2201; min LOA: 6; min draft: 1.8; min DWT: 25; min GT: 108; min NT: 50 and build year: 1982.
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | GBLOW |
| Latitude / Longitude | 52.47º, 1.74º |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Channel Depth | 3.4m - 4.6m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 7.1m - 9.1m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 4.9m - 6.1m |
| Oil Depth | 4.9m - 6.1m |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 6 |
Nearby Ports
| Harbour Type | Coastal Breakwater |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Small |
