Port of Blackness

GBBKS🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Blackness

Blackness is a pier located on the Firth of Forth in Scotland. It serves as a small harbor with limited shelter. Compulsory pilotage and tug assistance are available.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
8ft
Tidal Range
5ft
Elevation
-9999m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile
Drydock
Large
Repair Code
C

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
31980 →
GeoNames ID
11694313 →
Wikidata
Q2956391 →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
GBBKS
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Time Zone
UTC+0
Feature Type
PIER (Pier)

Classification

Type
Marina
Harbor Type
River tide gate
Shelter
Excellent

Region

Subdivision
GB-FAL
Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
North Sea
Latitude
56.0042°
Longitude
-3.5161°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Blackness is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Edinburgh City Lighthouses Lighthouse at 3.5 NM to the E. Other aids include Upper Firth of Forth (North Queensferry Area) Lighthouses (4.1 NM E), Hawes Pier (4.4 NM E), South Queensferry (4.5 NM E), Falkirk Lighthouses (6.3 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Blackness on?

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The Port of Blackness is situated on the North Sea 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 Blackness?

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You can track vessels near Blackness (GBBKS) 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 Blackness?

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The Port of Blackness is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBBKS — 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 GBBKS 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 Blackness?

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The Port of Blackness 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.