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.

Country
United Kingdom
UN/LOCODE
GBSNS
Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Coordinates
58.9667° N, 3.3000° 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
4.9 m
Anchorage Depth
6.4 m
Cargo Pier Depth
6.4 m
Tidal Range
3 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Orkney Islands

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / None
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesAnchorageRo-RoBreakbulk

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Distance
9 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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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 →