Port of Kilcreggan

GBKIC🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Kilcreggan

This pier on the Gare Loch in Scotland serves as a ferry terminal. It handles passenger and vehicle traffic, with regular services connecting to Gourock.

Background
Kilcreggan is a village on the Rosneath Peninsula in Argyll and Bute, West of Scotland.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
9ft
Tidal Range
3ft
Elevation
1m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile
Drydock
Large
Repair Code
B

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
33390 →
GeoNames ID
12110708 →
Wikidata
Q211892 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
GBKIC
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Time Zone
UTC+0
Feature Type
PIER (Pier)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Fair

Region

Subdivision
GB-AGB
Body of Water
Gare Loch
Latitude
55.9833°
Longitude
-4.8500°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Kilcreggan is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Dumbuck Lighthouse at 10.8 NM to the ESE. Other aids include Ayr North Breakwater (31.6 NM SSE), Falkirk Lighthouses (38.9 NM E), Edinburgh City Lighthouses (48.3 NM E), Upper Firth of Forth (North Queensferry Area) Lighthouses (48.9 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Kilcreggan?

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The Port of Kilcreggan 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 Kilcreggan?

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You can track vessels near Kilcreggan (GBKIC) 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 Kilcreggan?

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The Port of Kilcreggan is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBKIC — 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 GBKIC 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 Kilcreggan?

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The Port of Kilcreggan 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.