Gibraltar port (port code: GIGIB) is a large port in the United Kingdom. It is situated on the western side of the Rock of Gibraltar in the Strait of Gibraltar.
As a free port, Gibraltar port comprises a commercial port area, a naval base and a ship repair complex including dry docks. It is also a major bunkering and off port supply centre. It is an important centre for transhipment cargo and tourism, with cruise vessels making frequent visits to the port. The main harbour is enclosed by three moles.
The port handles approximately 20,000t of cargo, 1,500TEU, 328,600 passengers and 10,350 vessels annually. The types of vessels regularly calling at this port are sailing vessels, account for about 32%; pleasure craft, taking up around 22%; and general cargo vessels, taking a proportion of 8%. The maximum length of the vessels recorded to having entered this port is 363 meters. The maximum draught is 11.1 meters. The maximum deadweight is 72,910t.
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