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
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 SHARPNESS port (GBSSS) — United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the)
Key information on SHARPNESS Port.
SHARPNESS (UN/Locode: GBSSS), United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the) is a seaport located at approximately 51.72242° N, -2.47557° E.
What type of vessels SHARPNESS Port handles?
Port usage is Cargo (92.31%) and Other (7.69%).
Where is SHARPNESS Port located?
Coordinates: 51.72242° N, -2.47557° E.
- AVONMOUTH — UN/Locode: GBAVO — 51.50439° N, -2.70783° E
- PORTBURY — UN/Locode: GBPRU — 51.49728° N, -2.72235° E
- BRISTOL — UN/Locode: GBBRS — 51.44750° N, -2.61056° E
What are the key facilities and depths at SHARPNESS Port?
Harbor type/size: Lake or Canal and Small. Cranes: mobile cranes, fixed cranes and floating cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: channel depth 1.8m - 3m; anchorage depth 6.4m - 7.6m; cargo pier depth 6.4m - 7.6m and maximum draft approx. 6.55 m.
What restrictions apply at SHARPNESS Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: restrictions present; swell: restrictions present; 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: not available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.
What vessel types and sizes do SHARPNESS Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: General Cargo. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 101; max beam: 16; max draft: 15.48; max DWT: 5,228; max GT: 3952; max NT: 1923; min LOA: 24; min beam: 7; min draft: 4.1; min DWT: 2589; min GT: 1934; min NT: 822 and build year: 1990.
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | GBSSS |
| Latitude / Longitude | 51.72º, -2.48º |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Channel Depth | 1.8m - 3m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 6.4m - 7.6m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 6.4m - 7.6m |
| Oil Depth | - |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 6.55 |
Nearby Ports
| Harbour Type | Lake or Canal |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Small |
