Port of Dumfries

GBDUM🇬🇧United Kingdom

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Port of Dumfries GBDUM

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About Port of Dumfries

This quay on the River Nith serves the town of Dumfries in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. It handles general cargo and is accessible to coastal vessels.

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Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

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Q124372357 →

Identification

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

Region

Subdivision
GB-DGY
Body of Water
River Nith
Latitude
55.0500°
Longitude
-3.6000°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Dumfries is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Lees Scar Lighthouse at 12.9 NM to the SSE. Other aids include Hestan Island (14.9 NM SSW), Maryport (20.2 NM S), Isle of Whithorn (33.7 NM SW), Ayr North Breakwater (43.8 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 Dumfries?

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The Port of Dumfries 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 Dumfries?

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You can track vessels near Dumfries (GBDUM) 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 Dumfries?

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The Port of Dumfries is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBDUM — 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 GBDUM 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 Dumfries?

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The Port of Dumfries 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.