Port of Eshaness

GBESS🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Eshaness

Eshaness is a small port located on the Shetland Islands, United Kingdom. It serves as a local hub for fishing vessels and potentially other small craft.

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Classification

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Port

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Identification

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

Region

Subdivision
GB-ZET
Latitude
60.5000°
Longitude
-1.5500°
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Eshaness is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Uyea Sound Lighthouse at 15.3 NM to the E. Other aids include Fugla Ness (24.4 NM SSE), Rova Head (26.1 NM SSE), Balta Sound (26.5 NM ENE), Foula (27.8 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Eshaness on?

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The Port of Eshaness 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 Eshaness?

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You can track vessels near Eshaness (GBESS) 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 Eshaness?

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The Port of Eshaness is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBESS — 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 GBESS 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 Eshaness?

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The Port of Eshaness 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.