Port of Lyness

GBLYS🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Lyness

Lyness is a port located on the island of Hoy in Orkney, Scotland. It serves as a harbor with compulsory pilotage and tug assistance. The port is listed in the World Port Index.

Background
Lyness is a village on the east coast of the island of Hoy, Orkney, Scotland. The village is within the parish of Walls and Flotta, and is situated at the junction of the B9047 and B9048.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
13ft
Tidal Range
3ft
Elevation
4m

Operations & Services

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

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
32490 →
GeoNames ID
11876736 →
Wikidata
Q6708810 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Fair

Region

Subdivision
GB-ORK
Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
North Sea
Latitude
58.8339°
Longitude
-3.1919°

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Type
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Lyness is supported by 1 navigation aid within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Wick North Pier Lighthouse at 24 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 Lyness on?

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The Port of Lyness 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 Lyness?

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You can track vessels near Lyness (GBLYS) 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 Lyness?

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The Port of Lyness is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBLYS — 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 GBLYS 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 Lyness?

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The Port of Lyness 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.