Port of South Ness: Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of South Ness is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. It sits at 58.8000° N, 3.2000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 3.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
United Kingdom
UN/LOCODE
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
58.8000° N, 3.2000° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
3.4 m
Anchorage Depth
6.4 m
Cargo Pier Depth
3.4 m
Tidal Range
7 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Fair
World Water Body
North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Orkney Islands

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryUnknown
Tugs AssistanceUnknown
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilUnknown / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesUnknown
Repairs / Dry DockEmergency Only / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
Wharves

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Distance
2 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of South Ness

Where is Port of South Ness located?

Port of South Ness is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 58.8000° N, 3.2000° W.

How deep is Port of South Ness?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of South Ness has a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 3.4 m.

What type of harbor is Port of South Ness?

Port of South Ness is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of South Ness have?

Port of South Ness is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of South Ness are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #32460), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →