Seaport · United Kingdom
Port of Sullom Voe
Sullom Voe (United Kingdom) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 32630). It lies on the North Atlantic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- United Kingdom
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- GBSUL
- World Port Index no.
- 32630
- Coordinates
- 60.47°N, 1.30°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Main use
- Cargo
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Shetland Islands
- Repairs
- Limited
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 22.5 m |
|---|---|
| Oil terminal depth | 25.0 m |
| LNG terminal depth | 17.8 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 365.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 24.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Oil terminal
- LNG terminal
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Turning area
- Port security
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Local assistance
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Electricity
- Navigation equipment
- Electrical repair
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- 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) | 5,360 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,380 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,830 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Sullom Voe, 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 Sullom Voe
Where is Port of Sullom Voe?
Sullom Voe (United Kingdom) lies on the North Atlantic Ocean, at about 60.47°N, 1.30°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Sullom Voe?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE GBSUL for Sullom Voe. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Sullom Voe?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 365.0 m, draft 24.0 m for Sullom Voe. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Sullom Voe from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,360 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 Sullom Voe?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Sullom Voe 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.