Restrictions
- Tide Entrance
- Swell Entrance Restriction
- Ice Entrance Restriction
- Other Entrance Restriction
- Overhead Limitations
Port Equipment
Crane
- Fixed
- Mobile
- Floating
Lift Capacity
- 0-24 Mts
- 25-49 Mts
- 50-100 Mts
- 101+ Mts
Service
- Longshore
- Electrical
- Steam
- Navigation Equipment
- Electrical Repair
Other
- Repair code: Limited
Navigation
- Good Hold Ground
- Turning Area
- Eta Message
- Pilotage Compulsory
- Pilotage Available
- Pilotage Advisability
- Local Assist
- Tug Salvage
- Tug Assistance
- Wharves
- Anchor
- Med Mooring
- Beach Mooring
- Ice Mooring
Communication
- Phone Comm
- Fax Comm
- Radio Comm
- Vhf Comm
- Air Comm
- Rail Comm
- Quarantine Pratique
- Quarantine - Sanitation
- Other Quarantines
- First Port of Entry
- US Representative
FAQ about KIRKWALL port (GBKWL) — United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the)
Key information on KIRKWALL Port.
KIRKWALL (UN/Locode: GBKWL), United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the) is a seaport located at approximately 58.98710° N, -2.95907° E.
What type of vessels KIRKWALL Port handles?
Port usage is Passenger (57.53%), Other (30.14%) and Cargo (12.33%).
Where is KIRKWALL Port located?
Coordinates: 58.98710° N, -2.95907° E.
- SHAPINSAY — UN/Locode: GBSPY — 59.03109° N, -2.90760° E
- SCAPA FLOW — UN/Locode: GBSFW — 58.90842° N, -3.02399° E
- ORKNEY — UN/Locode: GBORK — 59.07000° N, -2.88000° E
What are the key facilities and depths at KIRKWALL Port?
Harbor type/size: Coastal Breakwater and Very Small. Cranes: mobile cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading and good holding ground. Depths: channel depth 4.9m - 6.1m; anchorage depth 12.5m - 13.7m; cargo pier depth 4.9m - 6.1m and maximum draft approx. 5 m.
What restrictions apply at KIRKWALL Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: restrictions present; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: may apply.
What communication options and marine services are available?
Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): not available; air services: not available; rail: not available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: available; first port of entry: not available and additional quarantine services available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.
What vessel types and sizes do KIRKWALL Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Fishing, General Cargo, Offshore and Passenger. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 333; max beam: 44; max draft: 8.57; max DWT: 47,435; max GT: 142714; max NT: 116807; min LOA: 1; min beam: 1; min draft: 2.85; min DWT: 229; min GT: 17; min NT: 684 and build year: 1956.
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | GBKWL |
| Latitude / Longitude | 58.99º, -2.96º |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Channel Depth | 4.9m - 6.1m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 12.5m - 13.7m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 4.9m - 6.1m |
| Oil Depth | - |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 5 |
Nearby Ports
| Harbour Type | Coastal Breakwater |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Very Small |
