Seaport · United Kingdom
Port of Scalloway
Scalloway (United Kingdom) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 32590). It lies on the North Atlantic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- United Kingdom
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- GBSWY
- World Port Index no.
- 32590
- Coordinates
- 60.13°N, 1.28°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Shetland Islands
- Repairs
- Limited
- Railway (slipway)
- None
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 8.7 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 9.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.0 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 90.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 6.5 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts over 100 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Port security
- Quarantine: sanitation
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
- Local assistance
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radiotelephone
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 5,370 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,390 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,830 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Scalloway, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 141 (Enroute) - Scotland.
Frequently asked questions about Scalloway
Where is Port of Scalloway?
Scalloway (United Kingdom) lies on the North Atlantic Ocean, at about 60.13°N, 1.28°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Scalloway?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE GBSWY for Scalloway. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Scalloway?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 90.0 m, draft 6.5 m for Scalloway. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Scalloway from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,370 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,830 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Liverpool, Gothenburg, Aarhus.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Scalloway?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Scalloway through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.