Seaport · United Kingdom
Port of Milford Haven
Milford Haven (United Kingdom) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 34880). It lies on the Celtic Sea.
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Port profile
- Country / territory
- United Kingdom
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- GBMLF
- World Port Index no.
- 34880
- Coordinates
- 51.72°N, 5.03°W
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Celtic Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Wales
- Repairs
- Major
- Dry dock
- Small
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 | 9.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 4.9 m |
| Tidal range | 4.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Turning area
- Quarantine: sanitation
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
Services
- Electricity
- Navigation equipment
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
- Rail
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) | 5,680 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,700 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,180 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Milford Haven, 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. 142 (Enroute) - Ireland and the West Coast of England.
Frequently asked questions about Milford Haven
Where is Port of Milford Haven?
Milford Haven (United Kingdom) lies on the Celtic Sea, at about 51.72°N, 5.03°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Milford Haven?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE GBMLF for Milford Haven. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Milford Haven from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,680 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,180 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Liverpool, Southampton, London Gateway.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Milford Haven?
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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.