Port of Kirkwall

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Port of Kirkwall

United Kingdom

Port of Kirkwall Highlights

Embark on a journey to explore the allure of Port of Kirkwall located in United Kingdom. Recognized by its distinct GB KWL code, this port boasts an expansive harbor catering to vessels of diverse sizes. Benefiting from Good shielding, it stands as a dependable nucleus for global commerce and seamless voyages. Anchored at 58.983333, -2.966667, Port of Kirkwall beckons as a portal to savor the captivating coastal elegance of United Kingdom. MarineTraffic provides real-time information on the movements of ships and maritime traffic around the world. Track ships at Port of Kirkwall with our live ship tracking map .

  • Country: United Kingdom
  • World Water Body: North Sea, North Atlantic Ocean
  • LOCODE: GB KWL
  • Latitude: 58.983333
  • Longitude: -2.966667
  • Harbor Type: Coastal (Breakwater)
  • Harbor Size: Very Small
  • Shelter: Good

Ship Tracker Port of Kirkwall

S T A R T

Map of Port of Kirkwall in United Kingdom

Entrance Restrictions

  • Tidal Range: 2 m
  • Tide: Tidal Restrictions Available At Port of Kirkwall: Yes
  • Heavy Swell: Heavy Swell Restrictions Available At Port of Kirkwall: No
  • Ice: Ice Restrictions Available At Port of Kirkwall: No
  • Overhead Limits: Overhead Limits Restrictions Available At Port of Kirkwall: Unknown
  • Other:Other Restrictions Available At Port of Kirkwall: Yes

Pilotage

  • Compulsory: Pilotage Compulsory At Port of Kirkwall: Yes
  • Available: Pilotage Available At Port of Kirkwall: Yes
  • Local Assistance: Local Pilotage Available At Port of Kirkwall: Unknown
  • Advisable: Pilotage Advisable At Port of Kirkwall: Unknown

Other Port Infos

  • Channel Services: 4.9 m
  • Anchorage Options: 12.5 m
  • Cargo Pier Management: 5 m
  • LNG Terminals: n/a
  • Oil Terminals: 5 m
  • Good Holding Ground: Good Holding Ground Available At Port of Kirkwall: Yes
  • Turning Area :Turning Area Available At Port of Kirkwall: Unknown

Communications

  • Telephone: Telephone Communications Available At Port of Kirkwall: Yes
  • Telefax: Telefax Communications Available At Port of Kirkwall: Yes
  • Radio: Radio Communications Available At Port of Kirkwall: Yes
  • Radiotelephone: Radiotelephone Communications Available At Port of Kirkwall: Yes
  • Airport: Airport Communications Available At Port of Kirkwall: No
  • Rail: Rail Communications Available At Port of Kirkwall: No

Load/Offload

  • Wharves: Wharves Facilities Available At Port of Kirkwall: Yes
  • Anchorage: Anchorage Facilities Available At Port of Kirkwall: Unknown
  • Med Mooring: Med Mooring Facilities Available At Port of Kirkwall: Unknown
  • Beach Mooring: Beach Mooring Facilities Available At Port of Kirkwall: Unknown
  • Ice Mooring: Ice Mooring Facilities Available At Port of Kirkwall: Unknown

Cranes

  • Fixed: Fixed Cranes Available At Port of Kirkwall: Unknown
  • Mobile: Mobile Cranes Available At Port of Kirkwall: Yes
  • Floating: Floating Cranes Available At Port of Kirkwall: Unknown

Lifts

  • 100 Tons plus: Lifts for 100 Tons Plus Available At Port of Kirkwall: Unknown
  • 50 – 100 Tons: Lifts for 50 - 100 Tons Available At Port of Kirkwall: Unknown
  • 25 – 49 Tons: Lifts for 25 - 49 Tons Available At Port of Kirkwall: Unknown
  • 0 – 24 Tons: Lifts for 0 to 24 Tons Available At Port of Kirkwall: Yes

Port Services

  • Longshoremen: Longshoremen Available At Port of Kirkwall: Yes
  • Electricity: Electricity Available At Port of Kirkwall: Unknown
  • Steam: Steam Available At Port of Kirkwall: Unknown
  • Navigation Equip.: Navigation Equipment Available At Port of Kirkwall: Unknown
  • Electrical Repair: Electrical Repair Available At Port of Kirkwall: Unknown
  • Ice Breaking: Ice Breaking Available At Port of Kirkwall: Unknown
  • Diving: Diving Available At Port of Kirkwall: Unknown

Supplies

  • Provisions: Provisions At Port of Kirkwall: Yes
  • Water: Water Supplies Available At Port of Kirkwall: Yes
  • Fuel Oil: Fuel Oil Supplies Available At Port of Kirkwall: Yes
  • Diesel Oil: Diesel Oil Supplies Available At Port of Kirkwall: Yes
  • Deck: Deck Supplies Available At Port of Kirkwall: Unknown
  • Engine: Engine Supplies Available At Port of Kirkwall: Unknown

Quarantine

  • Pratique:Quarantine Pratiques Available At Port of Kirkwall: Unknown
  • SSCC Cert:Quarantine Sanitation Available At Port of Kirkwall: Yes
  • Other:Other Quarantine Pratiques Available At Port of Kirkwall: Yes

Services

  • Dry Dock: None
  • Railway: None
  • Medical Facilities: Medical Facilities Available At Port of Kirkwall: Yes
  • Garbage Disposal:Garbage Disposal Services Available At Port of Kirkwall: Yes
  • Degaussing:Degaussing Services Available At Port of Kirkwall: Unknown
  • Dirty Ballast:Dirty Ballast Disposal Services At Port of Kirkwall: Yes

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