Seaport · United Kingdom
Port of Mostyn
Mostyn (United Kingdom) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 34685). It lies on the Irish Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- United Kingdom
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- GBCHE
- World Port Index no.
- 34685
- Coordinates
- 53.32°N, 3.27°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Irish Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- England West Coast
- Repairs
- Limited
- Railway (slipway)
- 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 | 11.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 15.5 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 1.8 m |
| Tidal range | 5.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Floating cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: sanitation
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
Communications and connections
- Radio
- 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) | 5,580 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,600 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,080 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Mostyn, 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 Mostyn
Where is Port of Mostyn?
Mostyn (United Kingdom) lies on the Irish Sea, at about 53.32°N, 3.27°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Mostyn?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE GBCHE for Mostyn. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Mostyn from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,580 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,080 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 Mostyn?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Mostyn 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.