Port of Campbeltown

GBCBT🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Campbeltown

This Scottish port is located on the Kintyre Peninsula, situated within Campbeltown Loch. It historically served as a busy fishing port and continues to handle general cargo.

Background
Campbeltown is a town and former royal burgh in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It lies by Campbeltown Loch on the Kintyre Peninsula. Campbeltown became an important centre for Scotch whisky, and a busy fishing port.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
5ft
Tidal Range
3ft

Operations & Services

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

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
33300 →
Wikidata
Q1012490 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.campbeltown.info →
Seamark Type
light_minor

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Good

Region

Subdivision
GB-AGB
Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
Irish Sea
Latitude
55.4255°
Longitude
-5.6003°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Campbeltown is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Carnlough North Pier Lighthouse at 26.1 NM to the S. Other aids include Ayr North Breakwater (32.6 NM E), Portpatrick Range Rear (38.8 NM SSE), Dumbuck (46.9 NM NE), Crammag Head (47.5 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Campbeltown?

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The Port of Campbeltown is located within the English Channel / North Sea corridor — one of the world's busiest maritime corridors connecting the Atlantic to Northern European ports. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Campbeltown?

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You can track vessels near Campbeltown (GBCBT) 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 Campbeltown?

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The Port of Campbeltown is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBCBT — 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 GBCBT 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 Campbeltown?

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The Port of Campbeltown 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.