United Kingdom

Port of Kirkwall (GB KWL)

UN/LOCODE
GB KWL
Harbor size
Very small
Channel depth
4.9 m
Nearest city
Kirkwall
Body of water
North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
United Kingdom
Port information
Region
GB-ORK
Coordinates
58.9833, -2.9667 (58°59′N 2°58′W)
Harbor
Harbor type
Coastal, breakwater
Harbor use
Cargo
Shelter
Good
Tidal range
2 m
Anchorage depth
12.5 m
Cargo pier depth
5 m
Oil terminal depth
5 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory: Yes Pilotage available: Yes Tug assistance: Yes Repairs: Limited Medical facilities: Yes Entrance restricted by tide: Yes
Facilities
RoRo Wharves Breakbulk Container Liquid bulk
Cranes
Mobile crane Lifts up to 24 t
Supplies
Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Provisions

Kirkwall operates as a working harbor in United Kingdom, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Very small harbor laid out as Coastal, breakwater sets the scale of operations at Kirkwall. Draft at the approach to Kirkwall is constrained by a 4.9 m channel depth.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Kirkwall located?
Kirkwall is a seaport in United Kingdom.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Kirkwall?
The UN/LOCODE for Kirkwall is GB KWL.
What is the channel depth at Kirkwall?
The channel depth at Kirkwall is 4.9 m.
Nearby ports
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