Port of Poolewe

GBPWE🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Poolewe

This port is located in the North West Highlands of Scotland, on Loch Ewe. It is a small, sheltered harbor.

Background
Poolewe is a small village in Wester Ross in the North West Highlands of Scotland, about 75 miles northwest of Inverness, by Loch Ewe. The River Ewe, one of the shortest in Scotland, joins the sea less than one mile from Inverewe Garden, renowned for its subtropical plants. The village is surrounded by mountains and the sea.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
9ft
Tidal Range
11ft
Elevation
1m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
No
Pilotage Compulsory
Unknown
Tug Assistance
Unknown
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
D

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
32830 →
GeoNames ID
11524266 →
Wikidata
Q2193532 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Poor

Region

Subdivision
GB-HLD
Latitude
57.7500°
Longitude
-5.6000°

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Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Poolewe is supported by 4 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Eileanan Dubha Lighthouse at 28.4 NM to the S. Other aids include Sgeir Ghlas (37.6 NM WNW), Sgeir Dhearg (45.1 NM S), Leverburgh (45.7 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Poolewe on?

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The Port of Poolewe 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 Poolewe?

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You can track vessels near Poolewe (GBPWE) 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 Poolewe?

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The Port of Poolewe is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBPWE — 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 GBPWE 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 Poolewe?

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The Port of Poolewe 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.