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Port of Dalgety Bay

GBDYB🇬🇧United Kingdom

Port Location

About Port of Dalgety Bay

Dalgety Bay is a pier on the Firth of Forth in Fife, Scotland. It is a small harbor with compulsory pilotage and tug assistance.

Background
Dalgety Bay is a coastal town and parish in Fife, Scotland, on the north shore of the Firth of Forth, nine miles from Edinburgh city centre. The civil parish is the eighth-largest in Fife, with a population of

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
9ft
Tidal Range
4ft

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Drydock
U
Repair Code
U

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
31945 →
GeoNames ID
12088943 →
Wikidata
Q1984807 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Fair

Region

Subdivision
GB-FIF
Body of Water
Firth of Forth
Latitude
56.0333°
Longitude
-3.3500°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Dalgety Bay?+
The approach to Dalgety Bay is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Upper Firth of Forth (North Queensferry Area) Lighthouses Lighthouse at 2.1 NM to the SW. Other aids include Hawkcraig Point Range Front (2.4 NM ENE), Hawkcraig Point Range Rear (2.4 NM ENE), Hawes Pier (2.7 NM SSW), South Queensferry (2.8 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of Dalgety Bay on?+
The Port of Dalgety Bay is situated on the North Sea in GB. The area falls within the subarctic climate zone with cold winters and potential ice conditions, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Dalgety Bay?+
You can track vessels near Dalgety Bay (GBDYB) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for GBDYB on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Dalgety Bay?+
The Port of Dalgety Bay 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.