Port of BALLYCASTLE

GBBYC🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of BALLYCASTLE

Ballycastle is a small marina located on the north coast of County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It primarily serves leisure craft and fishing vessels. The harbor offers limited facilities and shelter.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
3m

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References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11153610 →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Marina

Region

Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
Irish Sea
Latitude
55.2067°
Longitude
-6.2367°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to BALLYCASTLE is supported by 3 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Carnlough North Pier Lighthouse at 22 NM to the SE. Other aids include Portpatrick Range Rear (44.3 NM ESE), Pladdy Lug (47.5 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of BALLYCASTLE on?

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The Port of BALLYCASTLE 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 BALLYCASTLE?

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You can track vessels near BALLYCASTLE (GBBYC) 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 BALLYCASTLE?

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The Port of BALLYCASTLE is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBBYC — 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 GBBYC 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 BALLYCASTLE?

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The Port of BALLYCASTLE 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.