Summary
Max. Size:
Breakbulk:
LOA 300 m., depth 12.5 m.
Containers:
LOA 300 m., depth 12.5 m.
Passengers:
LOA 300 m., depth 9.0 m.
Ro-Ro:
Depth 10.0 m.
Bulk:
70,000 d.w.t., LOA 250 m., depth 13.0 m.
Tankers:
Depth 8.3 m.
Fuel:
Available.
Airport:
Newcastle Int'l, 28 km.
Repairs/Drydocks:
258 x 44 x 5.5 m.
Medical:
Facilities available.
Tyne District
GBTYN
Including -
- Gateshead - GBGAT - 54° 57.00′ N, 001° 35.00′ W
- Howdon - GBHOJ - 54° 59.00′ N, 001° 28.00′ W
- Jarrow - GBJAR - 54° 59.00′ N, 001° 28.00′ W
- Newcastle - GBNCL - 54° 58.00′ N, 001° 36.00′ W
- North Shields - GBNSH - 55° 02.00′ N, 001° 27.00′ W
- South Shields - GBSSH - 54° 59.00′ N, 001° 25.00′ W
- Tynemouth - GBTYM - 55° 01.00′ N, 001° 24.00′ W
- Wallsend - GBWTW - 54° 59.00′ N, 001° 30.00′ W
Also see
General before first United Kingdom port
OVERVIEW:
A river port comprising facilities between the mouth of the River Tyne and the City
of Newcastle. Berths handle most types of cargo but specialise in handling wood pellet
imports, vehicles, Ro-Ro passenger ferries, cruise vessels and offshore cargo including
cable and pipes. There are also repair and construction yards specialising in work
for the offshore industry.
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