Port of Forth

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About Port of Forth

Also known as: Canal Foirthe agus Cluaidh, Canal Forth y Clyde, Canal de Forth et Clyde, Canàl Foirthe agus Cluaidh, Canál Foirthe agus Cluaidh, Forth - Clyde

The Forth and Clyde Canal connects the Firth of Forth to the Firth of Clyde across central Scotland. Opened in 1790, it facilitated seagoing vessel traffic between Scotland's east and west coasts.

Background
The Forth and Clyde Canal is a canal opened in 1790, crossing central Scotland; it provided a route for the seagoing vessels of the day between the Firth of Forth and the Firth of Clyde at the narrowest part of the Scottish Lowlands. This allowed navigation from Edinburgh on the east coast to the port of Glasgow on the west coast. The canal is 35 miles (56 km) long and it runs from the River Carron at Grangemouth to the River Clyde at Bowling, and had an important basin at Port Dundas in Glasgow.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
65m

Region

Subdivision
GB-SLK
Latitude
55.7500°
Longitude
-3.6833°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2649176 →
Wikidata
Q1652863 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Forth is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Falkirk Lighthouses Lighthouse at 17.2 NM to the N. Other aids include Edinburgh City Lighthouses (17.4 NM NNE), South Queensferry (17.6 NM NE), Hawes Pier (17.7 NM NE), Upper Firth of Forth (North Queensferry Area) Lighthouses (18.3 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Forth?

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The Port of Forth 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 Forth?

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You can track vessels near Forth (GBFOR) 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 Forth?

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The Port of Forth is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBFOR — 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 GBFOR 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 Forth?

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The Port of Forth 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.