Port of Stromness (GBSNS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Stromness (UN/LOCODE GBSNS) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in United Kingdom, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 58.9667° N, 3.3000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, breakbulk 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
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Orkney Islands
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Stromness
Where is Port of Stromness located?
Port of Stromness is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 58.9667° N, 3.3000° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Stromness?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Stromness is GBSNS — country code GB, location code SNS.
How deep is Port of Stromness?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Stromness has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
Does Port of Stromness require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Stromness.
What type of harbor is Port of Stromness?
Port of Stromness is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Stromness have?
Port of Stromness is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Stromness are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #32450), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →