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Port of St Andrews

GBSNW🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of St Andrews

St Andrews is a small harbor located in Fife, Scotland. It primarily serves local fishing vessels and pleasure craft. The port offers limited facilities and is situated on the coast of the North Sea.

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Classification

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Port

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Identification

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

Region

Subdivision
GB-FIF
Latitude
56.3333°
Longitude
-2.7833°
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of St Andrews?

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The approach to St Andrews is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is St. Andrews Lighthouses Lighthouse at 0.4 NM to the NNW. Other aids include Newport-on-Tay (8.1 NM NNW), East Vows (9.3 NM S), Kirkcaldy Area Lighthouses (11.9 NM SW), Burntisland and Aberdour Area Lighthouses (21.5 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of St Andrews on?

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The Port of St Andrews 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 St Andrews?

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You can track vessels near St Andrews (GBSNW) 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 GBSNW on the live map.

Where is the Port of St Andrews?

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The Port of St Andrews is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBSNW — 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 GBSNW 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 St Andrews?

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The Port of St Andrews 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.