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Port of Sandness

GBSNK🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Sandness

Sandness is a small port located in the Shetland Islands, United Kingdom. It serves as a local harbor, primarily handling fishing vessels and small craft.

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Classification

Type
Port

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Identification

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

Region

Subdivision
GB-ZET
Latitude
60.3000°
Longitude
-1.6500°
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Sandness is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Fugla Ness Lighthouse at 14.7 NM to the SE. Other aids include Foula (16.7 NM SW), Rova Head (19.1 NM SE), Uyea Sound (20.3 NM ENE), Muckle Roe (28.8 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Sandness on?

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The Port of Sandness 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 Sandness?

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You can track vessels near Sandness (GBSNK) 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 GBSNK on the live map.

Where is the Port of Sandness?

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The Port of Sandness is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBSNK — 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 GBSNK 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 Sandness?

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The Port of Sandness 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.