Port of Balvicar

GBBVR🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Balvicar

Balvicar is a marina located on the island of Seil, southwest of Oban, Scotland. It serves as a small harbor for local vessels.

Background
Balvicar is a village on the island of Seil, a small island seven miles southwest of Oban, Scotland. It is one of three villages on the island along with Ellenabeich and Clachan-Seil. It was a former slate-mining village beginning in the 16th century, and eventually ceased mining after sporadic operation between the 1940s and 60s.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
6m

Region

Subdivision
GB-AGB
Latitude
56.2833°
Longitude
-5.6000°

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Identification

UN/LOCODE
GBBVR
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Time Zone
UTC+0
Feature Type
MAR (Marina)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11128455 →
Wikidata
Q4853119 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Balvicar is supported by 4 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Dumbuck Lighthouse at 41.3 NM to the ESE. Other aids include Scarinish (42.2 NM WNW), Gairlochy (43.1 NM NNE), Sgeir Dhearg (44.1 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Balvicar on?

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The Port of Balvicar is situated on the North Atlantic Ocean 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 Balvicar?

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You can track vessels near Balvicar (GBBVR) 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 Balvicar?

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The Port of Balvicar is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBBVR — 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 GBBVR 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 Balvicar?

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The Port of Balvicar 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.