Port of Lerwick (GBLER): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Lerwick (UN/LOCODE GBLER) is a medium coastal (natural) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. It sits at 60.1670° N, 1.1500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.1 m, an anchorage depth near 10 m, cargo pier depths around 12.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, liquid bulk, container 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 (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Shetland Islands
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Lerwick
Where is Port of Lerwick located?
Port of Lerwick is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 60.1670° N, 1.1500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Lerwick?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Lerwick is GBLER — country code GB, location code LER.
How deep is Port of Lerwick?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Lerwick has a channel depth of about 9.1 m, an anchorage depth of about 10 m, cargo pier depths of about 12.5 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Lerwick?
Port of Lerwick reports a maximum draft of 8 m, a maximum length of 200 m, a maximum beam of 20.2 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Lerwick require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Lerwick.
What type of harbor is Port of Lerwick?
Port of Lerwick is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Lerwick have?
Port of Lerwick is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk, oil terminal facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Lerwick are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #32600), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →