Port of Stornoway Harbor (GBSTO): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Stornoway Harbor (UN/LOCODE GBSTO) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 58.1833° N, 6.3667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 14 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
United Kingdom
UN/LOCODE
GBSTO
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
58.1833° N, 6.3667° 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
6.4 m
Anchorage Depth
14 m
Cargo Pier Depth
6.4 m
Tidal Range
4 m
Oil Terminal Depth
4.9 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Fair
World Water Body
North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Scotland West Coast

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryNo
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockModerate / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
Wharves

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Port of Stornoway Harbor (GBSTO)
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Distance
22 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Stornoway Harbor

Where is Port of Stornoway Harbor located?

Port of Stornoway Harbor is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 58.1833° N, 6.3667° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Stornoway Harbor?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Stornoway Harbor is GBSTO — country code GB, location code STO.

How deep is Port of Stornoway Harbor?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Stornoway Harbor has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.

Does Port of Stornoway Harbor require a pilot?

Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Stornoway Harbor, though pilots are available.

What type of harbor is Port of Stornoway Harbor?

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

What cargo facilities does Port of Stornoway Harbor have?

Port of Stornoway Harbor is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Stornoway Harbor are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #33020), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →