Port of Burwick

GBBWC🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Burwick

Also known as: St Margarets Hope Ferry Port, St Margarets Hope Harbour

Burwick is a port located on the Orkney Islands, United Kingdom. It serves as a harbor for various vessels, with compulsory pilotage and tug services available. The port is situated on the southern coast of South Ronaldsay, facing Scapa Flow.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
2ft
Tidal Range
7ft
Elevation
7m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
No
Pilotage Compulsory
Unknown
Tug Assistance
Unknown
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
C

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
32470 →
GeoNames ID
9848066 →
Seamark Type
light_minor

Identification

UN/LOCODE
GBBWC
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Time Zone
UTC+0
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Good

Region

Subdivision
GB-ORK
Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
North Sea
Latitude
58.7394°
Longitude
-2.9709°

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Burwick is supported by 1 navigation aid within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Wick North Pier Lighthouse at 18.3 NM to the S. Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Burwick on?

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The Port of Burwick 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 Burwick?

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You can track vessels near Burwick (GBBWC) 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 Burwick?

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The Port of Burwick is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBBWC — 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 GBBWC 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 Burwick?

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The Port of Burwick 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.