Seaport · United Kingdom
Port of Aultbea
Aultbea (United Kingdom) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 32830). It lies on the North Atlantic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- United Kingdom
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- GBAUL
- World Port Index no.
- 32830
- Coordinates
- 57.83°N, 5.58°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Scotland West Coast
- Repairs
- Emergency only
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 9.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 12.5 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 3.4 m |
| Tidal range | 11.0 m |
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Other restrictions
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
Communications and connections
- Telefax
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 5,540 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,560 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,020 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Aultbea, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 141 (Enroute) - Scotland.
Frequently asked questions about Aultbea
Where is Port of Aultbea?
Aultbea (United Kingdom) lies on the North Atlantic Ocean, at about 57.83°N, 5.58°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Aultbea?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE GBAUL for Aultbea. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Aultbea from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,540 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,020 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Liverpool, Felixstowe, London Gateway.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Aultbea?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Aultbea through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.