Port of Hunterston (GBHST): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Hunterston (UN/LOCODE GBHST) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in United Kingdom, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 55.7500° N, 4.8833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 21.6 m, cargo pier depths around 23.2 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Poor
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Scotland West Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Hunterston
Where is Port of Hunterston located?
Port of Hunterston is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 55.7500° N, 4.8833° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Hunterston?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Hunterston is GBHST — country code GB, location code HST.
How deep is Port of Hunterston?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Hunterston has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 21.6 m, cargo pier depths of about 23.2 m.
Does Port of Hunterston require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Hunterston.
What type of harbor is Port of Hunterston?
Port of Hunterston is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Hunterston have?
Port of Hunterston is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Hunterston are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #33515), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →