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Port of Silloth

GBSIL🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Silloth

This UK port is situated on the Solway Firth. It handles general cargo and is equipped with a drydock.

Background
Silloth, or Silloth-on-Solway, is a port town and civil parish in the Cumberland district of Cumbria, England. The town stands on the coast of the Solway Firth, 18 miles (29 km) west of Carlisle. It was developed from the 1850s onwards around a new harbour, and also became a small seaside resort. At the 2021 census, the parish had a population of 2,749.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
5ft
Tidal Range
4ft

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
No
Cranes
Mobile
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
C

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
34590 →
Wikidata
Q2570578 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.silloth-on-solway.co.uk →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal tide gate
Shelter
Good

Region

Subdivision
GB-CMA
Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
Irish Sea
Latitude
54.8687°
Longitude
-3.3954°

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Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Silloth is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Lees Scar Lighthouse at 0.7 NM to the WSW. Other aids include Maryport (9.9 NM SSW), Hestan Island (14.4 NM W), Isle of Whithorn (34.9 NM WSW), Weston Point (41.5 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Silloth?

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The Port of Silloth is located within the English Channel / North Sea corridor — one of the world's busiest maritime corridors connecting the Atlantic to Northern European ports. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Silloth?

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You can track vessels near Silloth (GBSIL) 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 GBSIL on the live map.

Where is the Port of Silloth?

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The Port of Silloth is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBSIL — 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 GBSIL 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 Silloth?

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The Port of Silloth 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.