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: Moderate
- Drydock 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 LERWICK port (GBLER) — United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the)
Key information on LERWICK Port.
LERWICK (UN/Locode: GBLER), United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the) is a seaport located at approximately 60.16761° N, -1.15224° E.
What type of vessels LERWICK Port handles?
Port usage is Other (45.52%), Passenger (24.63%), Cargo (23.88%) and Tanker (5.97%).
Where is LERWICK Port located?
Coordinates: 60.16761° N, -1.15224° E.
- SCALLOWAY — UN/Locode: GBSWY — 60.13479° N, -1.27695° E
- SYMBISTER — UN/Locode: GBSYM — 60.34260° N, -1.02756° E
- SULLOM VOE — UN/Locode: GBSUL — 60.45284° N, -1.28612° E
What are the key facilities and depths at LERWICK Port?
Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Medium. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts, 25–49 MT lifts, 50–100 MT lifts and 100 MT+ lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, anchorage loading/offloading and good holding ground. Depths: channel depth 7.1m - 9.1m; anchorage depth 14m - 15.2m; cargo pier depth 11m - 12.2m; oil terminal depth 7.1m - 9.1m and maximum draft approx. 12.05 m.
What restrictions apply at LERWICK 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): not available; air services: 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 LERWICK Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Container, Fishing, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Ro Ro and Tanker. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 333; max beam: 44; max draft: 9.1; max DWT: 15,000; max GT: 139072; max NT: 26172; min LOA: 14; min beam: 5; min draft: 3.15; min DWT: 111; min GT: 298; min NT: 134 and build year: 1927.
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | GBLER |
| Latitude / Longitude | 60.17º, -1.15º |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Channel Depth | 7.1m - 9.1m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 14m - 15.2m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 11m - 12.2m |
| Oil Depth | 7.1m - 9.1m |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 12.05 |
Nearby Ports
| Harbour Type | Coastal Natural |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Medium |
