Port of Balintore

GBBLI🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Balintore

Balintore is a small pier located on the Moray Firth coast of Scotland. It serves as a local fishing harbor. The pier is sheltered and has compulsory pilotage.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
2ft
Tidal Range
8ft
Elevation
2m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Unknown
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
D

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
32360 →
GeoNames ID
12110704 →
Seamark Type
light_minor

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Marina
Harbor Type
Coastal breakwater
Shelter
Good

Region

Subdivision
GB-HLD
Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
North Sea
Latitude
57.7547°
Longitude
-3.9089°

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Balintore is supported by 3 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Nairn East Pier Lighthouse at 9.8 NM to the S. Other aids include Findocthy (32.4 NM E), Wick North Pier (48.8 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Balintore on?

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The Port of Balintore 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 Balintore?

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You can track vessels near Balintore (GBBLI) 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 Balintore?

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The Port of Balintore is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBBLI — 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 GBBLI 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 Balintore?

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The Port of Balintore 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.