Port of Lossiemouth

GBLSS🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Lossiemouth

Lossiemouth is a small harbor on the Moray Firth coast of Scotland. It serves as a base for fishing vessels and recreational craft. The port offers good shelter and has compulsory pilotage.

Background
Lossiemouth is a town in Moray, Scotland. Originally the port belonging to Elgin, it became an important fishing town. Although there has been over 1,000 years of settlement in the area, the present day town was formed over the past 250 years and consists of four separate communities that eventually merged into one. From 1890 to 1975, it was a police burgh as Lossiemouth and Branderburgh.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
3ft
Tidal Range
4ft

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
No
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
No
Cranes
Mobile
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
C

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
32300 →
Wikidata
Q1012013 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.moray.gov.uk →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Marina
Harbor Type
Coastal breakwater
Shelter
Good

Region

Subdivision
GB-MRY
Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
North Sea
Latitude
57.7225°
Longitude
-3.2794°

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Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Lossiemouth is supported by 3 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Findocthy Lighthouse at 12.1 NM to the E. Other aids include Nairn East Pier (20.2 NM WSW), Wick North Pier (43.5 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Lossiemouth on?

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The Port of Lossiemouth 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 Lossiemouth?

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You can track vessels near Lossiemouth (GBLSS) 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 Lossiemouth?

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The Port of Lossiemouth is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBLSS — 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 GBLSS 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 Lossiemouth?

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The Port of Lossiemouth 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.