Port of Cumbraes

GBCUM🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Cumbraes

This pier is located in Millport Bay on Great Cumbrae Island, North Ayrshire, Scotland. It serves as a small harbor, with a compulsory pilotage requirement.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
2ft
Tidal Range
8ft
Elevation
1m

Operations & Services

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

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
33520 →
GeoNames ID
11128378 →
Wikidata
Q2855295 →
Wikipedia
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Seamark Type
buoy_lateral

Identification

UN/LOCODE
GBCUM
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Time Zone
UTC+0
Feature Type
PIER (Pier)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Fair

Region

Subdivision
GB-NAY
Latitude
55.7333°
Longitude
-4.9167°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Cumbraes is supported by 3 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Dumbuck Lighthouse at 17.3 NM to the NE. Other aids include Ayr North Breakwater (18.3 NM SSE), Falkirk Lighthouses (45 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Cumbraes?

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The Port of Cumbraes 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 Cumbraes?

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You can track vessels near Cumbraes (GBCUM) 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 Cumbraes?

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The Port of Cumbraes is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBCUM — 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 GBCUM 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 Cumbraes?

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The Port of Cumbraes 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.