Port of Glensanda

GBGSA🇬🇧United Kingdom

Port Location

Port Arrivals & Departures

Vessel Traffic

Port of Glensanda GBGSA

1 credit per call

Unlock Vessel Traffic

See vessels in port, arriving & departing — all in one board.

1 credit per call
Checking credits…View all credit packs →
Auto top-up

On for your next purchase

Turn off to prevent future automatic charges.

Details stay hidden until unlocked.

About Port of Glensanda

Glensanda is a port located in the western Highlands of Scotland. It serves as a transshipment point for aggregates, primarily handling bulk carriers.

Background
Glensanda was a Viking settlement at the mouth of Glen Sanda on the Morvern peninsula within south west Lochaber, overlooking the island of Lismore and Loch Linnhe in the western Highlands of Scotland.

Current Conditions

Loading current conditions…

Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
20ft
Tidal Range
4ft
Elevation
1m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
No
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
N

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
33210 →
GeoNames ID
12547580 →
Wikidata
Q5569322 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Seamark Type
light_minor

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
River natural
Shelter
Good

Region

Subdivision
GB-HLD
Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Latitude
56.5669°
Longitude
-5.5383°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
Live tracking · 50,000+ mariners

Track ships at the Port of Glensanda in real time

Live AIS positions, arrivals, and departures at GBGSA — straight from your phone.

Live AIS positionsArrival alertsVoyage history
Get the App

Frequently Asked Questions

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

+

The approach to Glensanda is supported by 4 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Gairlochy Lighthouse at 27.8 NM to the NE. Other aids include Sgeir Dhearg (28.1 NM NNW), Scarinish (42.2 NM W), Eileanan Dubha (43.2 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Glensanda on?

+

The Port of Glensanda is situated on the North Atlantic Ocean 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 Glensanda?

+

You can track vessels near Glensanda (GBGSA) 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 Glensanda?

+

The Port of Glensanda is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBGSA — 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 GBGSA mean?

+

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 Glensanda?

+

The Port of Glensanda 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.