Port of Largs

GBLGS🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Largs

Largs is a marina located on the Firth of Clyde in North Ayrshire, Scotland. It offers sheltered facilities for vessels.

Background
Largs is a town on the Firth of Clyde in North Ayrshire, Scotland, about 33 mi (53 km) from Glasgow. The original name means "the slopes" in Scottish Gaelic.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
14ft
Tidal Range
3ft
Elevation
4m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Unknown
Tug Assistance
No
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
U

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
33500 →
GeoNames ID
11128382 →
Wikidata
Q1016169 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
GBLGS
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Time Zone
UTC+0
Feature Type
MAR (Marina)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Fair

Region

Subdivision
GB-NAY
Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
Irish Sea
Latitude
55.7953°
Longitude
-4.8703°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Largs is supported by 3 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Dumbuck Lighthouse at 13.7 NM to the NE. Other aids include Ayr North Breakwater (20.9 NM SSE), Falkirk Lighthouses (42.1 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Largs?

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The Port of Largs 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 Largs?

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You can track vessels near Largs (GBLGS) 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 Largs?

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The Port of Largs is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBLGS — 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 GBLGS 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 Largs?

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The Port of Largs 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.