Port of John O'Groats

GBJOG🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of John O'Groats

Also known as: Skirsa Haven, Skirza Haven

John O'Groats is a small harbor located at the northeastern tip of mainland Scotland. It primarily serves local fishing vessels and tourist ferries. The harbor offers limited facilities and is exposed to the open sea.

Background
John o' Groats is a village 2+1⁄2 miles northeast of Canisbay, in the historic county of Caithness, Scotland. It lies on Scotland's north-eastern tip and is popular with tourists. The northernmost point of mainland Scotland is nearby Dunnet Head and the northeastern corner is nearby Duncansby Head.

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Elevation
35m

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References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2637693 →
Wikidata
Q987766 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.visitjohnogroats.com →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
GBJOG
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Time Zone
UTC+0
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Marina

Region

Subdivision
GB-HLD
Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
North Sea
Latitude
58.6446°
Longitude
-3.0701°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of John O'Groats?

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

What sea or ocean is the Port of John O'Groats on?

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The Port of John O'Groats 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 John O'Groats?

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You can track vessels near John O'Groats (GBJOG) 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 John O'Groats?

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The Port of John O'Groats is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBJOG — 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 GBJOG 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 John O'Groats?

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The Port of John O'Groats 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.