Port of Brodick, Isle of Arran

GBBDI🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Brodick, Isle of Arran

Brodick is a ferry port on the Isle of Arran, Scotland. It serves as a vital link for passengers and vehicles connecting the island to the mainland. The harbor is small and sheltered, primarily handling CalMac ferries.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
23ft
Tidal Range
8ft

Operations & Services

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

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
33310 →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Fair

Region

Subdivision
GB-NAY
Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
Irish Sea
Latitude
55.5773°
Longitude
-5.1383°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Brodick, Isle of Arran?

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The approach to Brodick, Isle of Arran is supported by 4 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Ayr North Breakwater Lighthouse at 17.9 NM to the ESE. Other aids include Dumbuck (29.2 NM NE), Carnlough North Pier (40.1 NM SSW), Portpatrick Range Rear (44.1 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Brodick, Isle of Arran?

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The Port of Brodick, Isle of Arran is located within the English Channel / North Sea corridor — one of the world's busiest maritime corridors connecting the Atlantic to Northern European ports. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Brodick, Isle of Arran?

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You can track vessels near Brodick, Isle of Arran (GBBDI) 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 Brodick, Isle of Arran?

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The Port of Brodick, Isle of Arran is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBBDI — 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 GBBDI 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 Brodick, Isle of Arran?

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The Port of Brodick, Isle of Arran 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.