Port of Dundee
Dundee is a river-basin port in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, registered under the UN/LOCODE code GBDUN.
This is a directory stub generated from the UN/LOCODE registry; a fuller write-up has not yet been added.
Port characteristics
- Size / type
- Large, River basin
- Shelter
- Excellent
- Entrance restrictions
- Affected by tide, other factors
- Overhead limitations
- Bridges or power cables present
- Charted depths
- Channel6.4–7.6 m (21–25 ft)
- Anchorage7.9–9.1 m (26–30 ft)
- Cargo pier9.4–10.7 m (31–35 ft)
- Oil/LNG terminal7.9–9.1 m (26–30 ft)
- Terminal infrastructure
- Cargo handlingCargo pier charted (9.4–10.7 m (31–35 ft))
- Oil / LNG handlingOil/LNG terminal charted (7.9–9.1 m (26–30 ft))
Container-terminal handling is not classified by the WPI dataset, so this entry does not infer it.
- Mean tidal range
- 5 m
- Max. vessel size
- Over 152 m (500 ft) length
Facilities and services
The port is a first port of entry and requires an ETA message. Pilotage is compulsory, available, and advisable. Salvage and assist tugs are available. Pratique and a deratting certificate are available. Communications include telephone, telegraph, radio, radiotelephone, air, and rail. Cargo can be worked at wharves.
The port offers medical facilities, garbage disposal, and dirty ballast reception. Fixed and mobile cranes are available, with lift capacity of over 100 tons. Available services include longshore labor, electrical services, and electrical repair. Supplies on offer include provisions, water, fuel oil, diesel oil, deck supplies, and engine supplies.
Repair capability is rated moderate.
Notes and references
- NGA Pub. 150, World Port Index, 27th ed. (2019), index no. 32170, Pub. 141. Port characteristics are historical reference data; verify current depths, restrictions, facilities, and services with official notices.
- NGA World Port Index database (WPI.mdb), 2019. Facilities and services data.
- Record status: WPI-classified port.