Port of West Burrafirth

GBWBF🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of West Burrafirth

West Burrafirth is a small natural harbor located on the Shetland Islands, United Kingdom. It serves as a local landing and mooring point.

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Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
GB-ZET
Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
North Sea
Latitude
60.2951°
Longitude
-1.5398°

Identification

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of West Burrafirth?

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The approach to West Burrafirth is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Fugla Ness Lighthouse at 12.7 NM to the SSE. Other aids include Rova Head (16.3 NM SE), Uyea Sound (17.7 NM ENE), Foula (19.1 NM SW), Muckle Roe (27.4 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of West Burrafirth on?

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The Port of West Burrafirth 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 West Burrafirth?

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You can track vessels near West Burrafirth (GBWBF) 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 West Burrafirth?

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The Port of West Burrafirth is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBWBF — 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 GBWBF 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 West Burrafirth?

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The Port of West Burrafirth 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.