Port of Fisherrow/Musselburgh

GBFIH🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Fisherrow/Musselburgh

Also known as: Canal an Aonaidh, Canal da Uniao, Canal da União, Canal de lUnion, Canàl an Aonaidh, Union Canal

Fisherrow is a small harbor located on the Firth of Forth in Scotland. It primarily serves as a local fishing port and handles small vessels.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
9m

Region

Subdivision
GB-ELN
Latitude
55.9333°
Longitude
-3.0667°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2635169 →
Wikidata
Q137261307 →
Official Site
www.forthports.co.uk →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
GBFIH
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Time Zone
UTC+0
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port

History

Operator (Wikidata ID)
Forth Ports

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Fisherrow/Musselburgh?

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The approach to Fisherrow/Musselburgh is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Leith East Breakwater Lighthouse at 5.2 NM to the NW. Other aids include Leith West Breakwater (5.2 NM NW), Granton East Breakwater (6.1 NM WNW), Granton Middle Pier (6.1 NM WNW), Burntisland and Aberdour Area Lighthouses (6.4 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Fisherrow/Musselburgh?

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The Port of Fisherrow/Musselburgh 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 Fisherrow/Musselburgh?

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You can track vessels near Fisherrow/Musselburgh (GBFIH) 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 Fisherrow/Musselburgh?

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The Port of Fisherrow/Musselburgh is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBFIH — 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 GBFIH 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 Fisherrow/Musselburgh?

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The Port of Fisherrow/Musselburgh 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.