Port of Kirkwall (GBKWL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Kirkwall (UN/LOCODE GBKWL) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. It sits at 58.9833° N, 2.9667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 5 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, ro-ro, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk 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
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Orkney Islands
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Kirkwall
Where is Port of Kirkwall located?
Port of Kirkwall is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 58.9833° N, 2.9667° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Kirkwall?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Kirkwall is GBKWL — country code GB, location code KWL.
How deep is Port of Kirkwall?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Kirkwall has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 5 m.
Does Port of Kirkwall require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Kirkwall.
What type of harbor is Port of Kirkwall?
Port of Kirkwall is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Kirkwall have?
Port of Kirkwall is recorded as offering wharves, ro-ro, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Kirkwall are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #32440), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →