Port of Gills

GBILL🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Gills

Also known as: Gills Bay Ferry Port, Gills Bay Harbour

This port is located in the Highland region of the United Kingdom. It serves as a general cargo handling facility.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
6m

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
9796486 →
Wikidata
Q24677728 →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
GB-HLD
Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
North Sea
Latitude
58.6404°
Longitude
-3.1581°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Gills is supported by 1 navigation aid within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Wick North Pier Lighthouse at 12.3 NM to the SSE. Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Gills on?

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The Port of Gills 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 Gills?

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You can track vessels near Gills (GBILL) 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 Gills?

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The Port of Gills is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBILL — 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 GBILL 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 Gills?

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The Port of Gills 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.