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 SULLOM VOE port (GBSUL) — United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the)
Key information on SULLOM VOE Port.
SULLOM VOE (UN/Locode: GBSUL), United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the) is a seaport located at approximately 60.45284° N, -1.28612° E.
What type of vessels SULLOM VOE Port handles?
Port usage is Cargo (44.44%), Tanker (37.04%), Other (14.81%) and Passenger (3.7%).
Where is SULLOM VOE Port located?
Coordinates: 60.45284° N, -1.28612° E.
- SHETLAND — UN/Locode: GBTLD — 60.53000° N, -1.22000° E
- SYMBISTER — UN/Locode: GBSYM — 60.34260° N, -1.02756° E
- GUTCHER, YELL — UN/Locode: GBGUT — 60.67000° N, -1.02000° E
What are the key facilities and depths at SULLOM VOE Port?
Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Small. Support: wharf loading/offloading and turning area. Depths: channel depth 15.5m - 16m; cargo pier depth 3.4m - 4.6m; oil terminal depth 21.6m - 22.9m and maximum draft approx. 24 m.
What restrictions apply at SULLOM VOE 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): available; air services: not available; rail: not available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: available and first port of entry: available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.
What vessel types and sizes do SULLOM VOE Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Fishing, General Cargo, Offshore, Tanker and Tugs Harbor Craft. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 399; max beam: 61; max draft: 16.5; max DWT: 225,219; max GT: 235311; max NT: 116823; min LOA: 20; min beam: 6; min draft: 3.15; min DWT: 1454; min GT: 447; min NT: 134 and build year: 1994.
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | GBSUL |
| Latitude / Longitude | 60.45º, -1.29º |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Channel Depth | 15.5m - 16m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | - |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 3.4m - 4.6m |
| Oil Depth | 21.6m - 22.9m |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 24 |
Nearby Ports
| Harbour Type | Coastal Natural |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Small |
