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Port of Buckie

GBBUC🇬🇧United Kingdom

Buckie is a small harbor on the Moray Firth coast of Scotland. It serves as a base for fishing vessels and handles general cargo. The port offers good shelter.

Background
Buckie is a burgh town on the Moray Firth coast of Scotland. Historically in Banffshire, Buckie was the largest town in the county until the administrative area was abolished in 1975. The town is the third largest in the Moray council area after Elgin and Forres and within the definitions of statistics published by the General Register Office for Scotland was ranked at number 75 in the list of population estimates for settlements in Scotland mid-year 2006. Buckie is virtually equidistant to Banff to the east and Elgin to the west, with both approximately 17 miles distant whilst Keith lies 12 mi (19 km) to the south by road.
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Channel Depth
2ft
Tidal Range
2ft
Port of Entry
No
Pilotage Compulsory
No
Tug Assistance
Unknown
Cranes
Fixed
Drydock
U
Repair Code
B
UN/LOCODE
GBBUC
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Time Zone
UTC+0
Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal breakwater
Shelter
Good
Subdivision
GB-MRY
Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
North Sea
Latitude
57.6814°
Longitude
-2.9568°
Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Buckie?+
The approach to Buckie is supported by 3 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Findocthy Lighthouse at 2 NM to the ENE. Other aids include Nairn East Pier (29.5 NM W), Wick North Pier (45.7 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of Buckie on?+
The Port of Buckie 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 Buckie?+
You can track vessels near Buckie (GBBUC) 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 GBBUC on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Buckie?+
The Port of Buckie 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.