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
- Railway type: Small
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 KYLE OF LOCHALSH port (GBKYL) — United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the)
Key information on KYLE OF LOCHALSH Port.
KYLE OF LOCHALSH (UN/Locode: GBKYL), United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the) is a seaport located at approximately 57.28029° N, -5.71216° E.
What type of vessels KYLE OF LOCHALSH Port handles?
Port usage is Cargo (55.17%), Other (34.48%), Passenger (6.9%) and Tanker (3.45%).
Where is KYLE OF LOCHALSH Port located?
Coordinates: 57.28029° N, -5.71216° E.
- KYLEAKIN — UN/Locode: GBKYN — 57.27301° N, -5.72552° E
- KISHORN — UN/Locode: GBKIS — 57.40000° N, -5.58000° E
- TORRIDON — UN/Locode: GBTRD — 57.53000° N, -5.52000° E
What are the key facilities and depths at KYLE OF LOCHALSH Port?
Harbor type/size: Open Roadstead and Very Small. Cranes: fixed 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. 12 m.
What restrictions apply at KYLE OF LOCHALSH Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; 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): available; air services: available; rail: 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: available; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.
What vessel types and sizes do KYLE OF LOCHALSH Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Fishing, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Ro Ro, Tanker and Tugs Harbor Craft. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 93; max beam: 19; max draft: 6.33; max DWT: 4,501; max GT: 3605; max NT: 1590; min LOA: 17; min beam: 4; min draft: 2.74; min DWT: 240; min GT: 125; min NT: 460 and build year: 1964.
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | GBKYL |
| Latitude / Longitude | 57.28º, -5.71º |
| 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) | 12 |
Nearby Ports
| Harbour Type | Open Roadstead |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Very Small |
