Port of Cockenzie

GBCNZ🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Cockenzie

Cockenzie is a small port located on the Firth of Forth in East Lothian, Scotland. It primarily serves local fishing and leisure craft.

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Classification

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Port

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Identification

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

Region

Subdivision
GB-ELN
Latitude
55.9500°
Longitude
-2.9500°
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Cockenzie is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Burntisland and Aberdour Area Lighthouses Lighthouse at 8 NM to the NW. Other aids include Leith East Breakwater (8.2 NM WNW), Leith West Breakwater (8.2 NM WNW), Granton East Breakwater (9.4 NM WNW), Granton Middle Pier (9.4 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Cockenzie?

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The Port of Cockenzie 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 Cockenzie?

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You can track vessels near Cockenzie (GBCNZ) 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 Cockenzie?

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The Port of Cockenzie is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBCNZ — 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 GBCNZ 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 Cockenzie?

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The Port of Cockenzie 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.