Seaport · United Kingdom
Port of Macduff
Macduff (United Kingdom) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 32250). It lies on the North Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- United Kingdom
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- GBMCD
- World Port Index no.
- 32250
- Coordinates
- 57.67°N, 2.50°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- 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 | 1.8 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 11.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 4.9 m |
| Tidal range | 5.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 11.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Local assistance
Services
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Radio
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) | 5,460 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,480 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,930 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Macduff, 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 Macduff
Where is Port of Macduff?
Macduff (United Kingdom) lies on the North Sea, at about 57.67°N, 2.50°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Macduff?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE GBMCD for Macduff. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Macduff?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel beam 11.0 m for Macduff. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Macduff from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,460 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,930 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 Macduff?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Macduff 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.