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
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 PORT ELLEN port (GBPLN) — United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the)
Key information on PORT ELLEN Port.
PORT ELLEN (UN/Locode: GBPLN), United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the) is a seaport located at approximately 55.62780° N, -6.18889° E.
What type of vessels PORT ELLEN Port handles?
Port usage is Passenger (75%) and Cargo (25%).
Where is PORT ELLEN Port located?
Coordinates: 55.62780° N, -6.18889° E.
- BRUICHLADDICH — UN/Locode: GBBCH — 55.77000° N, -6.37000° E
- PORT ASKAIG — UN/Locode: GBPAK — 55.84810° N, -6.10492° E
- CAMPBELTOWN — UN/Locode: GBCBT — 55.42550° N, -5.60035° E
What are the key facilities and depths at PORT ELLEN Port?
Harbor type/size: Open Roadstead and Very Small. Support: wharf loading/offloading and good holding ground. Depths: channel depth 3.4m - 4.6m; anchorage depth 11m - 12.2m; cargo pier depth 3.4m - 4.6m and maximum draft approx. 3.96 m.
What restrictions apply at PORT ELLEN Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: may apply.
What communication options and marine services are available?
Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: not available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: available; first port of entry: not available and additional quarantine services available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: available; pilotage advisable; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.
What vessel types and sizes do PORT ELLEN Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Fishing, General Cargo and Passenger. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 89; max beam: 16; max draft: 4.25; max DWT: 2,508; max GT: 5626; max NT: 1020; min LOA: 49; min beam: 11; min draft: 2.4; min DWT: 115; min GT: 941; min NT: 988 and build year: 1984.
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | GBPLN |
| Latitude / Longitude | 55.63º, -6.19º |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Channel Depth | 3.4m - 4.6m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 11m - 12.2m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 3.4m - 4.6m |
| Oil Depth | - |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 3.96 |
Nearby Ports
| Harbour Type | Open Roadstead |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Very Small |
