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Port of Baltasound

GBBSN🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Baltasound

Baltasound is a small harbor on the island of Unst in the Shetland Islands, United Kingdom. It primarily serves local fishing and ferry traffic. The port provides basic facilities for these vessels.

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Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
GB-ZET
Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
North Sea
Latitude
60.7597°
Longitude
-0.8384°

Identification

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Baltasound is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Balta Sound Lighthouse at 1.7 NM to the SE. Other aids include Whitehill (5.9 NM NNW), Uyea Sound (19.2 NM SSW), Rova Head (39.3 NM SSW), Fugla Ness (42 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Baltasound on?

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The Port of Baltasound 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 Baltasound?

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You can track vessels near Baltasound (GBBSN) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for GBBSN on the live map.

Where is the Port of Baltasound?

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The Port of Baltasound is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBBSN — 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 GBBSN 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 Baltasound?

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The Port of Baltasound 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.