Port of Tayinloan

GBTAI🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Tayinloan

Tayinloan is a small port located on the island of Gigha in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It serves as a ferry terminal, connecting Gigha to the mainland. The port primarily handles passenger and vehicle traffic.

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Classification

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References & Identifiers

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Identification

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

Region

Subdivision
GB-AGB
Latitude
55.6500°
Longitude
-5.6500°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Tayinloan is supported by 3 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Ayr North Breakwater Lighthouse at 35.7 NM to the ESE. Other aids include Carnlough North Pier (39.3 NM S), Dumbuck (41 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Tayinloan?

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The Port of Tayinloan 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 Tayinloan?

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You can track vessels near Tayinloan (GBTAI) 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 Tayinloan?

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The Port of Tayinloan is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBTAI — 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 GBTAI 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 Tayinloan?

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The Port of Tayinloan 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.