Port of Ballantrae

GBBNR🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Ballantrae

Ballantrae is a small port located in Carleton Bay, South Ayrshire, Scotland. It serves as a local harbor with limited information available on its specific cargo handling or vessel types.

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Classification

Type
Marina

Region

Subdivision
GB-SAY
Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
Irish Sea
Latitude
55.1047°
Longitude
-5.0097°

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Identification

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

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

Wikidata
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Ballantrae is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Portpatrick Range Rear Lighthouse at 16.2 NM to the SSW. Other aids include Crammag Head (22.9 NM S), Carnlough North Pier (25.1 NM WSW), Ayr North Breakwater (25.2 NM NNE), Isle of Whithorn (33.2 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Ballantrae?

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The Port of Ballantrae 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 Ballantrae?

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You can track vessels near Ballantrae (GBBNR) 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 Ballantrae?

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The Port of Ballantrae is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBBNR — 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 GBBNR 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 Ballantrae?

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The Port of Ballantrae 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.