Port of Papa Westray

GBPPW🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Papa Westray

Papa Westray is a small port serving the island of Papa Westray in Orkney, Scotland. It facilitates local transport and supplies for the island community. The port primarily handles small vessels and is a vital link for residents.

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Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
GB-ORK
Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
North Sea
Latitude
59.3268°
Longitude
-2.8903°

Identification

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sea or ocean is the Port of Papa Westray on?

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The Port of Papa Westray 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 Papa Westray?

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You can track vessels near Papa Westray (GBPPW) 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 Papa Westray?

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The Port of Papa Westray is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBPPW — 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 GBPPW 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 Papa Westray?

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The Port of Papa Westray 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.