Port of Lyness (GBLYS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Lyness (UN/LOCODE GBLYS) is a medium coastal (natural) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. It sits at 58.8333° N, 3.2000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. 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
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Orkney Islands
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Lyness
Where is Port of Lyness located?
Port of Lyness is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 58.8333° N, 3.2000° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Lyness?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Lyness is GBLYS — country code GB, location code LYS.
How deep is Port of Lyness?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Lyness has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Lyness require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Lyness.
What type of harbor is Port of Lyness?
Port of Lyness is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Lyness have?
Port of Lyness is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Lyness are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #32490), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →