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UNLOCODEGB HST
CountryUnited Kingdom
Water BodyNorth Atlantic Ocean
SizeVery Small
TypeOpen Roadstead
Channel Depth23.2 m
Lat55.7500
Lng-4.8833
Classificationbulk_202606
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About This Seaport
Commissioned in 1976 as the Hunterston Ore Terminal, this Ayrshire site was built by British Steel to land iron ore and coal for the Ravenscraig steelworks. Its deep-water berths — handling vessels up to 443 m long with drafts around 23 m — made it one of the deepest ports in the UK, moving roughly 5.5 million tonnes a year, latterly coal for Longannet power station. When Longannet closed, the terminal shut in 2016 and its structures were cleared from 2019. Operated by Clydeport (Peel Ports), the site no longer runs as a scheduled cargo port and is being repurposed for heavy-lift, offshore wind and oil-and-gas decommissioning work. Container traffic is not confirmed here; boxes on the Clyde move through the Greenock container terminal instead. For dry bulk and project cargo, Hunterston's exceptional depth remains its defining asset.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Hunterston?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Hunterston is GB HST. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Hunterston located?▼
The port of Hunterston is located in United Kingdom (North Atlantic Ocean).
What is the size of the port Hunterston?▼
Hunterston is a Very Small harbor of type Open Roadstead.
What is the channel depth of Hunterston?▼
The channel depth of Hunterston is 23.2 meters.
Location & Weather
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55.75000, -4.88333
Channel depth: 23.2 m
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