Port of Johnshaven

GBJHV🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Johnshaven

Johnshaven is a small fishing harbor on the coast of Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It primarily handles fishing vessels and associated activities. The port offers limited facilities and is not listed in the World Port Index.

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Classification

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Identification

UN/LOCODE
GBJHV
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Time Zone
UTC+0

Region

Subdivision
GB-ABD
Latitude
56.8000°
Longitude
-2.3333°
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Johnshaven is supported by 4 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Newport-on-Tay Lighthouse at 28 NM to the SW. Other aids include St. Andrews Lighthouses (31.4 NM SSW), East Vows (40.7 NM SSW), Kirkcaldy Area Lighthouses (43.5 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Johnshaven on?

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The Port of Johnshaven 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 Johnshaven?

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You can track vessels near Johnshaven (GBJHV) 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 Johnshaven?

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The Port of Johnshaven is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBJHV — 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 GBJHV 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 Johnshaven?

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The Port of Johnshaven 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.