United Kingdom

Port of Lerwick (GB LER)

United Kingdom
Port information
UN/LOCODE GB LER
Coordinates 60.1670, -1.1500 (60°10′N 1°09′W)
Region GB-ZET
Nearest city Lerwick
Body of water North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry No
Harbor
Harbor size Medium
Harbor type Coastal, natural
Harbor use Cargo
Shelter Fair
Tidal range 2 m
Channel depth 9.1 m
Anchorage depth 10 m
Cargo pier depth 12.5 m
Oil terminal depth 4.1 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft) 200 m × 20.2 m × 8 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Repairs Moderate
Dry dock Small
Marine railway (slipway) None
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport No
Rail connection No
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
Facilities
RoRo Other Wharves Anchorage Breakbulk Container Liquid bulk Oil terminal
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Lifts over 100 t Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies Provisions

Located in United Kingdom, the port of Lerwick serves as a call point for merchant shipping. By World Port Index classification, Lerwick has a Medium harbor of the Coastal, natural type. Ships approaching Lerwick work with a channel depth of 9.1 m.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Lerwick located?
Lerwick is a seaport in United Kingdom.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Lerwick?
The UN/LOCODE for Lerwick is GB LER.
What is the channel depth at Lerwick?
The channel depth at Lerwick is 9.1 m.
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