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.
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
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Shetland Islands
Services & Restrictions
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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 →