Seaport · United Kingdom
Port of Wick
Wick (United Kingdom) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 32380). It lies on the North Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- United Kingdom
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- GBWIC
- World Port Index no.
- 32380
- Coordinates
- 58.43°N, 3.08°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Scotland East Coast
- Repairs
- Limited
- Dry dock
- None
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 4.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 12.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 1.8 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 1.8 m |
| Tidal range | 2.1 m |
| Max vessel length | 89.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 5.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Ro-ro
- Liquid bulk
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Port security
- Quarantine: sanitation
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- 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) | 5,460 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,480 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,930 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Wick, 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 Wick
Where is Port of Wick?
Wick (United Kingdom) lies on the North Sea, at about 58.43°N, 3.08°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Wick?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE GBWIC for Wick. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Wick?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 89.0 m, draft 5.0 m for Wick. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Wick from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,460 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,930 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Liverpool, Felixstowe, London Gateway.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Wick?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Wick 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.