Seaport · United Kingdom
Port of Stromness
Stromness (United Kingdom) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 32450). It lies on the North Atlantic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- United Kingdom
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- GBSNS
- World Port Index no.
- 32450
- Coordinates
- 58.97°N, 3.30°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Orkney Islands
- Repairs
- Limited
- Dry dock
- None
- 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 | 4.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 6.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 6.4 m |
| Tidal range | 3.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Ro-ro
- Breakbulk
- Other facilities
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Port security
- Quarantine: sanitation
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radio
- 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) | 5,450 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,470 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,920 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Stromness, 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 Stromness
Where is Port of Stromness?
Stromness (United Kingdom) lies on the North Atlantic Ocean, at about 58.97°N, 3.30°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Stromness?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE GBSNS for Stromness. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Stromness from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,450 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,920 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Liverpool, Felixstowe, London Gateway.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Stromness?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Stromness 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.