Port of Ardnamurchan

GBAMN🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Ardnamurchan

Ardnamurchan is a small harbor on the remote Ardnamurchan peninsula in Scotland's Highland region. It offers good shelter and serves as a minor port.

Background
Ardnamurchan is a 50-square-mile (130-square-kilometre) peninsula in the ward management area of Lochaber, Highland, Scotland, noted for its remoteness and rural nature. Its remoteness is accentuated by the main access route being a single track road for much of its length. The most westerly point of mainland Great Britain, Corrachadh Mòr, is in Ardnamurchan.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
20ft
Tidal Range
4ft

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
No
Pilotage Compulsory
No
Tug Assistance
Unknown
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
D

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
33140 →
Wikidata
Q639680 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
GBAMN
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Time Zone
UTC+0

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Good

Region

Subdivision
GB-HLD
Latitude
56.6833°
Longitude
-6.0833°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Ardnamurchan?

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The approach to Ardnamurchan is supported by 4 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Sgeir Dhearg Lighthouse at 21.3 NM to the NNE. Other aids include Scarinish (26.3 NM WSW), Eileanan Dubha (37.9 NM NNE), Gairlochy (38.7 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Ardnamurchan on?

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The Port of Ardnamurchan is situated on the North Atlantic Ocean in GB. The area falls within the subarctic climate zone with cold winters and potential ice conditions, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Ardnamurchan?

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You can track vessels near Ardnamurchan (GBAMN) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Ardnamurchan?

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The Port of Ardnamurchan is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBAMN — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE GBAMN mean?

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The first two characters, GB, are the ISO country code for GB. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Ardnamurchan?

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The Port of Ardnamurchan operates in the UTC+0 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.