Seaport · Canada
Port of Tobermory
Tobermory (Canada) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 3770). It lies on the Lake Huron.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Canada
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- GBTOB
- World Port Index no.
- 3770
- Coordinates
- 45.27°N, 81.67°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Excellent
- Waters
- Lake Huron; Great Lakes
- WPI region
- Canada Lake Huron
- 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 | 6.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 12.5 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 4.9 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Entrance restrictions
- Ice
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
Services
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
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) | 7,410 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 7,420 nm |
| Hai Phong | 6,810 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Tobermory, 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: U.S. Coast Pilot 6 - Great Lakes and their connecting waterways.
Frequently asked questions about Tobermory
Where is Port of Tobermory?
Tobermory (Canada) lies on the Lake Huron, at about 45.27°N, 81.67°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Tobermory?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE GBTOB for Tobermory. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Tobermory from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 7,410 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 6,810 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Montreal, New York / New Jersey, Norfolk (Virginia).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Tobermory?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Tobermory 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.