Seaport · United Kingdom
Port of Stranraer
Stranraer (United Kingdom) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 33570). It lies on the North Atlantic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- United Kingdom
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- GBSTR
- World Port Index no.
- 33570
- Coordinates
- 54.90°N, 5.03°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- River (basins)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Scotland West Coast
- Other names
- Ryan Loch
- Repairs
- Limited
- Railway (slipway)
- Medium
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 4.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 4.9 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 4.9 m |
| Tidal range | 3.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: sanitation
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
- Local assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radio
- 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) | 5,600 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,620 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,090 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Stranraer, 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 Stranraer
Where is Port of Stranraer?
Stranraer (United Kingdom) lies on the North Atlantic Ocean, at about 54.90°N, 5.03°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Stranraer?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE GBSTR for Stranraer. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Stranraer from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,600 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,090 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 Stranraer?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Stranraer 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.