Port of Scapa Bay (GBSCF): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Scapa Bay (UN/LOCODE GBSCF) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. It sits at 58.9500° N, 2.9833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth near 14 m, cargo pier depths around 1.8 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
- Small
- 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 Scapa Bay
Where is Port of Scapa Bay located?
Port of Scapa Bay is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 58.9500° N, 2.9833° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Scapa Bay?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Scapa Bay is GBSCF — country code GB, location code SCF.
How deep is Port of Scapa Bay?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Scapa Bay has a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 1.8 m.
Does Port of Scapa Bay require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Scapa Bay.
What type of harbor is Port of Scapa Bay?
Port of Scapa Bay is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Scapa Bay have?
Port of Scapa Bay is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Scapa Bay are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #32500), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →