Port of Ardyne

GBDYN🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Ardyne

Ardyne is a port located on the Cowal peninsula in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, situated where the Kyles of Bute and Loch Striven meet the Firth of Clyde. It serves as a general cargo port with limited facilities.

Background
Ardyne Point is a headland on the Cowal peninsula in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It lies to the south of the town of Dunoon and to the west of the village of Toward. Offshore of the point, the waters of the Kyles of Bute, to the west, and Loch Striven, to the north, meet the Firth of Clyde, to the south and east. The point faces across this meet towards the Isle of Bute.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
13ft
Tidal Range
3ft
Elevation
3m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
No
Tug Assistance
No
Cranes
Mobile
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
C

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
33370 →
GeoNames ID
12196026 →
Wikidata
Q126729568 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
GBDYN
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Time Zone
UTC+0
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal breakwater
Shelter
Good

Region

Subdivision
GB-AGB
Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
Irish Sea
Latitude
55.8692°
Longitude
-5.0378°

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Ardyne is supported by 3 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Dumbuck Lighthouse at 17.1 NM to the ENE. Other aids include Ayr North Breakwater (27.4 NM SSE), Falkirk Lighthouses (46.3 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 Ardyne?

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The Port of Ardyne 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 Ardyne?

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You can track vessels near Ardyne (GBDYN) 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 Ardyne?

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The Port of Ardyne is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBDYN — 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 GBDYN 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 Ardyne?

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The Port of Ardyne 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.