Seaport · United Kingdom
Port of Lossiemouth
Lossiemouth (United Kingdom) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 32300). It lies on the North Sea.
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Port profile
- Country / territory
- United Kingdom
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- GBLSS
- World Port Index no.
- 32300
- Coordinates
- 57.72°N, 3.28°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Scotland East Coast
- Repairs
- Limited
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 3.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 12.5 m |
| Tidal range | 4.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 3.7 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: sanitation
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
Services
- Medical facilities
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radiotelephone
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) | 5,480 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,500 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,950 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Lossiemouth, 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 Lossiemouth
Where is Port of Lossiemouth?
Lossiemouth (United Kingdom) lies on the North Sea, at about 57.72°N, 3.28°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Lossiemouth?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE GBLSS for Lossiemouth. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Lossiemouth?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel draft 3.7 m for Lossiemouth. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Lossiemouth from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,480 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,950 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 Lossiemouth?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Lossiemouth 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.