Port of Greenock

GBGRK🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Greenock

Greenock is a port located on the River Clyde in Scotland. It handles general cargo and features a large drydock. The port serves as a key maritime facility in the west of Scotland.

Background
Greenock is a town in Inverclyde, Scotland, located in the west central Lowlands of Scotland. The town is the administrative centre of Inverclyde Council. It is a former burgh within the historic county of Renfrewshire, and forms part of a contiguous urban area with Gourock to the west and Port Glasgow to the east.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
9ft
Tidal Range
3ft
Elevation
2m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile
Drydock
Large
Repair Code
B
Terminals
1

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
33390 →
GeoNames ID
12196027 →
Wikidata
Q217831 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.portglasgow.org.uk →
Seamark Type
buoy_lateral

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
GBGRK
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Time Zone
UTC+0
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Fair

Region

Subdivision
GB-IVC
Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
Irish Sea
Latitude
55.9480°
Longitude
-4.7431°

Terminals

CLYDEPORT CONTAINER TERMINAL

PEEL PORTS CLYDEPORT CONTAINER TERMINAL

Patrick St, Greenock PA16 1UU, United Kingdom

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Greenock?

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The approach to Greenock is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Dumbuck Lighthouse at 6.8 NM to the E. Other aids include Ayr North Breakwater (28.9 NM S), Falkirk Lighthouses (35.6 NM E), Edinburgh City Lighthouses (44.8 NM E), Upper Firth of Forth (North Queensferry Area) Lighthouses (45.4 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Greenock?

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The Port of Greenock is located within the English Channel / North Sea corridor — one of the world's busiest maritime corridors connecting the Atlantic to Northern European ports. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Greenock?

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You can track vessels near Greenock (GBGRK) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Greenock?

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The Port of Greenock is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBGRK — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE GBGRK mean?

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The first two characters, GB, are the ISO country code for GB. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Greenock?

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The Port of Greenock operates in the UTC+0 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.