Port of Hunterston

GBHST🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Hunterston

Hunterston Terminal is an iron ore and coal handling port on the Firth of Clyde in North Ayrshire, Scotland. Its jetty extends approximately one mile into the channel between the mainland and the island of Great Cumbrae.

Background
Hunterston Terminal, in North Ayrshire, Scotland, was an iron ore and coal-handling port located at Fairlie on the Firth of Clyde, operated by Clydeport which was taken over by The Peel Group in 2003. It lies south of Fairlie, adjacent to Hunterston estate, site of Hunterston Castle, and its jetty projects out approximately 1 mile (1.6 km), about midway into the channel between the mainland and the island of Great Cumbrae.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
23ft
Tidal Range
3ft
Elevation
5m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Mobile
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
C

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
33515 →
GeoNames ID
11128381 →
Wikidata
Q12060613 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
GBHST
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Time Zone
UTC+0
Feature Type
MAR (Marina)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Poor

Region

Subdivision
GB-NAY
Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
Irish Sea
Latitude
55.7515°
Longitude
-4.8724°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Hunterston is supported by 3 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Dumbuck Lighthouse at 15.4 NM to the NE. Other aids include Ayr North Breakwater (18.5 NM SSE), Falkirk Lighthouses (43.2 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 Hunterston?

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The Port of Hunterston 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 Hunterston?

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You can track vessels near Hunterston (GBHST) 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 Hunterston?

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The Port of Hunterston is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBHST — 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 GBHST 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 Hunterston?

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The Port of Hunterston 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.