Port of Shieldaig

GBSHX🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Shieldaig

Shieldaig is a small harbor on the west coast of Scotland, within the Highland region. It serves as a local landing point and mooring for fishing vessels and small craft.

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Classification

Type
Port

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Identification

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

Region

Subdivision
GB-HLD
Latitude
57.5167°
Longitude
-5.6333°
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Shieldaig is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Eileanan Dubha Lighthouse at 14.4 NM to the S. Other aids include Sgeir Dhearg (31.2 NM SSW), Gairlochy (41.7 NM SSE), Sgeir Ghlas (41.8 NM WNW), Leverburgh (47.2 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Shieldaig on?

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The Port of Shieldaig 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 Shieldaig?

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You can track vessels near Shieldaig (GBSHX) 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 Shieldaig?

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The Port of Shieldaig is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBSHX — 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 GBSHX 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 Shieldaig?

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The Port of Shieldaig 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.