Port of Craighouse, Isle of Jura

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About Port of Craighouse, Isle of Jura

Craighouse is a small port on the Isle of Jura, Scotland. It serves as a ferry terminal and handles general cargo. The port is accessible to small vessels.

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Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
GB-AGB
Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Latitude
55.8348°
Longitude
-5.9466°

Identification

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Craighouse, Isle of Jura?

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The approach to Craighouse, Isle of Jura is supported by 3 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Dumbuck Lighthouse at 47.6 NM to the E. Other aids include Ayr North Breakwater (49.2 NM ESE), Scarinish (49.2 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Craighouse, Isle of Jura?

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The Port of Craighouse, Isle of Jura 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 Craighouse, Isle of Jura?

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You can track vessels near Craighouse, Isle of Jura (GBCGJ) 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 Craighouse, Isle of Jura?

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The Port of Craighouse, Isle of Jura is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBCGJ — 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 GBCGJ 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 Craighouse, Isle of Jura?

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The Port of Craighouse, Isle of Jura 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.