Quick Answer
UNLOCODEGB KWL
CountryUnited Kingdom
Water BodyNorth Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
SizeVery Small
TypeCoastal (Breakwater)
Channel Depth4.9 m
Lat58.9833
Lng-2.9667
Classificationregional_202606
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About This Seaport
Hatston Pier, just west of the old town, is the backbone of Kirkwall's commercial shipping: it offers one of Scotland's longest deep-water commercial berths and handles cargo vessels, oil-supply boats, cruise calls and marine-renewables developers side by side. NorthLink Ferries runs roll-on/roll-off freight to Aberdeen six days a week with the vessels Hildasay and Helliar, plus a twice-weekly container service linking Lerwick and Aberdeen. Cargo passing through is mostly trailers, general cargo, containers and project loads for the offshore wind and oil-and-gas sectors, alongside everyday supplies for the Orkney islands. Post-Brexit UK import rules apply, with customs clearance typically handled via the mainland gateways. For deep-sea container volumes or onward distribution, forwarders route through Aberdeen or Lerwick in Shetland.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Kirkwall?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Kirkwall is GB KWL. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Kirkwall located?▼
The port of Kirkwall is located in United Kingdom (North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean).
What is the size of the port Kirkwall?▼
Kirkwall is a Very Small harbor of type Coastal (Breakwater).
What is the channel depth of Kirkwall?▼
The channel depth of Kirkwall is 4.9 meters.
Location & Weather
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58.98333, -2.96667
Channel depth: 4.9 m
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