Port of Loch Long

GBLCG🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Loch Long

Also known as: Faslane Port

This Scottish sea loch serves as a naval base. Located on the Firth of Clyde, it is a sheltered harbor with compulsory pilotage.

Background
Loch Long is a body of water in the council area of Argyll and Bute, Scotland. The sea loch extends from the Firth of Clyde at its southwestern end, to the Arrochar Alps at the head of the loch. It measures approximately 20 miles in length, with a width of between one and two miles. The loch also has an arm, Loch Goil, on its western side.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
23ft
Tidal Range
3ft
Elevation
109m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Unknown
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
D

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
33405 →
GeoNames ID
2649632 →
Wikidata
Q1867273 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
River natural
Shelter
Good

Region

Subdivision
GB-AGB
Latitude
56.0833°
Longitude
-4.8500°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Loch Long?

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The approach to Loch Long is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Dumbuck Lighthouse at 13.9 NM to the SE. Other aids include Ayr North Breakwater (37.4 NM S), Falkirk Lighthouses (38.9 NM E), Edinburgh City Lighthouses (48.5 NM E), Upper Firth of Forth (North Queensferry Area) Lighthouses (49 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Loch Long on?

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The Port of Loch Long 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 Loch Long?

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You can track vessels near Loch Long (GBLCG) 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 Loch Long?

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The Port of Loch Long is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBLCG — 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 GBLCG 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 Loch Long?

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The Port of Loch Long 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.