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Port of North Harris

GBNHS🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of North Harris

North Harris is a small harbor located on the Isle of Harris in Scotland's Outer Hebrides. It provides shelter for vessels and is equipped with tugs.

Background
Harris is the southern and more mountainous part of Lewis and Harris, the largest island in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Although not an island itself, Harris is often referred to in opposition to the Isle of Lewis as the Isle of Harris, which is the former postal county and the current post town for Royal Mail postcodes starting HS3 or HS5.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
9ft
Tidal Range
2ft

Operations & Services

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

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
33030 →
Wikidata
Q1122196 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Fair

Region

Subdivision
GB-ELS
Latitude
57.8833°
Longitude
-6.8667°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to North Harris is supported by 2 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Sgeir Ghlas Lighthouse at 3.7 NM to the E. Other aids include Leverburgh (8.7 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

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

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The Port of North Harris is situated on the North Atlantic Ocean 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 Harris?

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You can track vessels near North Harris (GBNHS) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for GBNHS on the live map.

Where is the Port of North Harris?

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

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The Port of North Harris 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.