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: Medium
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 SWANSEA port (GBSWA) — United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the)
Key information on SWANSEA Port.
SWANSEA (UN/Locode: GBSWA), United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the) is a seaport located at approximately 51.61409° N, -3.92126° E.
What type of vessels SWANSEA Port handles?
Port usage is Cargo (54.76%) and Other (45.24%).
Where is SWANSEA Port located?
Coordinates: 51.61409° N, -3.92126° E.
- NEATH — UN/Locode: GBNEA — 51.63000° N, -3.83000° E
- BRITON FERRY — UN/Locode: GBBFY — 51.63000° N, -3.82000° E
- PORT TALBOT — UN/Locode: GBPTB — 51.57865° N, -3.79837° E
What are the key facilities and depths at SWANSEA Port?
Harbor type/size: River Tide Gate and Small. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts and 25–49 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading and turning area. Depths: channel depth 3.4m - 4.6m; anchorage depth 9.4m - 10m; cargo pier depth 9.4m - 10m; oil terminal depth 9.4m - 10m and maximum draft approx. 9.09 m.
What restrictions apply at SWANSEA 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: available; first port of entry: available and additional quarantine services available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.
What vessel types and sizes do SWANSEA Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Fishing, General Cargo, Ro Ro, Special Craft, Tanker and Tugs Harbor Craft. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 157; max beam: 25; max draft: 15.95; max DWT: 25,012; max GT: 15545; max NT: 8204; min LOA: 10; min beam: 4; min draft: 3.9; min DWT: 219; min GT: 433; min NT: 1295 and build year: 1987.
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | GBSWA |
| Latitude / Longitude | 51.61º, -3.92º |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Channel Depth | 3.4m - 4.6m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 9.4m - 10m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 9.4m - 10m |
| Oil Depth | 9.4m - 10m |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 9.09 |
Nearby Ports
| Harbour Type | River Tide Gate |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Small |
