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Port of Rosyth

GBROY🇬🇧United Kingdom

Port Location

About Port of Rosyth

Also known as: Royal Naval Dockyard Rosyth

This is a major naval dockyard located on the Firth of Forth in Scotland. It specializes in naval vessel refitting, decommissioning, and integration, including nuclear submarines and new aircraft carriers. The facility includes large drydocks and is equipped with tugs.

Background
Rosyth Dockyard is a large naval dockyard on the Firth of Forth at Rosyth, Fife, Scotland, owned by Babcock Marine, which formerly undertook refitting of Royal Navy surface vessels and submarines. Before its privatisation in the 1990s it was the Royal Naval Dockyard Rosyth. Its primary role now is the dismantling of decommissioned nuclear submarines. It is also the integration site for the Royal Navy's newest aircraft carriers, the Queen Elizabeth class as well as the Type 31 Frigate.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
8ft
Tidal Range
5ft
Elevation
6m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile
Drydock
L
Repair Code
C

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
31980 →
GeoNames ID
12097358 →
Wikidata
Q2956391 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
GBROY
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Time Zone
UTC+0
Feature Type
DCKY (Dockyard)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
River tide gate
Shelter
Excellent

Region

Subdivision
GB-FIF
Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
North Sea
Latitude
56.0217°
Longitude
-3.4481°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Rosyth?+
The approach to Rosyth is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Edinburgh City Lighthouses Lighthouse at 1.9 NM to the SE. Other aids include Upper Firth of Forth (North Queensferry Area) Lighthouses (2 NM ESE), Hawes Pier (2.7 NM SE), South Queensferry (2.8 NM SE), Hawkcraig Point Range Rear (5.7 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of Rosyth on?+
The Port of Rosyth 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 Rosyth?+
You can track vessels near Rosyth (GBROY) 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 GBROY on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Rosyth?+
The Port of Rosyth 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.