Port of Birsay

GBRSB🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Birsay

Birsay is a small harbor located on the northwest coast of the Orkney Islands, Scotland. It serves as a local landing and shelter point.

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Classification

Type
Port

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Identification

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

Region

Subdivision
GB-ORK
Latitude
59.1167°
Longitude
-3.2833°
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Birsay is supported by 1 navigation aid within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Wick North Pier Lighthouse at 41.2 NM to the S. Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Birsay on?

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The Port of Birsay 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 Birsay?

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You can track vessels near Birsay (GBRSB) 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 Birsay?

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The Port of Birsay is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBRSB — 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 GBRSB 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 Birsay?

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The Port of Birsay 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.