Port of Scalloway (GBSWY): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Scalloway (UN/LOCODE GBSWY) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 60.1333° N, 1.2833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 8.7 m, an anchorage depth near 9 m, cargo pier depths around 7 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Shetland Islands
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Scalloway
Where is Port of Scalloway located?
Port of Scalloway is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 60.1333° N, 1.2833° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Scalloway?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Scalloway is GBSWY — country code GB, location code SWY.
How deep is Port of Scalloway?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Scalloway has a channel depth of about 8.7 m, an anchorage depth of about 9 m, cargo pier depths of about 7 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Scalloway?
Port of Scalloway reports a maximum draft of 6.5 m, a maximum length of 90 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Scalloway require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Scalloway, though pilots are available.
What type of harbor is Port of Scalloway?
Port of Scalloway is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Scalloway have?
Port of Scalloway is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Scalloway are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #32590), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →