Seaport · United Kingdom
Port of Tobermory
Tobermory (United Kingdom) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 33140). It lies on the North Atlantic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- United Kingdom
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- GBTOB
- World Port Index no.
- 33140
- Coordinates
- 56.62°N, 6.07°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Scotland West Coast
- Repairs
- Emergency only
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 20.1 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 1.8 m |
| Tidal range | 4.0 m |
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
Communications and connections
- Airport
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) | 5,590 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,610 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,070 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: Sailing Directions Pub. 141 (Enroute) - Scotland.
Frequently asked questions about Tobermory
Where is Port of Tobermory?
Tobermory (United Kingdom) lies on the North Atlantic Ocean, at about 56.62°N, 6.07°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 5,590 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,070 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Liverpool, Southampton, Felixstowe.
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.