Port of North Berwick

GBNBW🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of North Berwick

North Berwick is a small harbor on the Firth of Forth in East Lothian, Scotland. It primarily serves local fishing vessels and pleasure craft. The port offers limited facilities and is not equipped for large commercial traffic.

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Classification

Type
Marina

Region

Subdivision
GB-ELN
Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
North Sea
Latitude
56.0606°
Longitude
-2.7197°

Identification

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of North Berwick?

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The approach to North Berwick is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is East Vows Lighthouse at 8.2 NM to the NNW. Other aids include Kirkcaldy Area Lighthouses (12 NM NW), Burntisland and Aberdour Area Lighthouses (14.1 NM W), Leith East Breakwater (16.1 NM WSW), Leith West Breakwater (16.2 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of North Berwick on?

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The Port of North Berwick 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 North Berwick?

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You can track vessels near North Berwick (GBNBW) 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 North Berwick?

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The Port of North Berwick is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBNBW — 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 GBNBW 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 North Berwick?

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The Port of North Berwick 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.