Port of Sullom Voe (GBSUL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Sullom Voe (UN/LOCODE GBSUL) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 60.4667° N, 1.3000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 22.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, oil terminal, lng terminal facilities.

Country
United Kingdom
UN/LOCODE
GBSUL
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
60.4667° N, 1.3000° 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
22.5 m
Max Vessel Draft
24 m
Max Vessel Length
365 m
Tidal Range
1 m
Oil Terminal Depth
25 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Small
Harbor Use
Cargo
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Shetland Islands

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Unknown
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesUnknown
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesOil TerminalLNG Terminal

Route Calculator & Transit Estimator

Port of Sullom Voe (GBSUL)
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Distance
19 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Sullom Voe

Where is Port of Sullom Voe located?

Port of Sullom Voe is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 60.4667° N, 1.3000° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Sullom Voe?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Sullom Voe is GBSUL — country code GB, location code SUL.

How deep is Port of Sullom Voe?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Sullom Voe has a channel depth of about 22.5 m.

What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Sullom Voe?

Port of Sullom Voe reports a maximum draft of 24 m, a maximum length of 365 m for vessels calling at the port.

Does Port of Sullom Voe require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Sullom Voe.

What type of harbor is Port of Sullom Voe?

Port of Sullom Voe is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Sullom Voe have?

Port of Sullom Voe is recorded as offering wharves, oil terminal, lng terminal facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Sullom Voe are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #32630), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →