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UNLOCODEGB SCF
CountryUnited Kingdom
Water BodyNorth Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
SizeSmall
TypeCoastal (Natural)
Channel Depth14 m
Lat58.9500
Lng-2.9833
Classificationenergy_202606
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About This Seaport
Energy operators anchor the economy of Scapa Bay and the surrounding Scapa Flow: since 1977 the Flotta terminal, today run by Repsol Sinopec Resources UK, has received North Sea crude and LPG through a 210-kilometre pipeline. Scapa Bay itself, a mile south of Kirkwall, hosts the Scapa Flow Control Centre overseeing traffic across this sheltered Orkney anchorage. The Flow offers nearly 125 square miles of swell- and tide-free water, making it a premier ship-to-ship transfer location; the world's first STS transfer of LNG took place here in 2007, alongside crude and LPG operations. Seven piers with nine berths handle smaller general and bulk cargo vessels, though the Scapa Bay quay itself is shallow at around 1.8 metres. Heavy-lift, container and customs-intensive Orkney trade is concentrated at Kirkwall and Hatston instead. For forwarders, Scapa Flow is primarily an energy and transshipment anchorage rather than a containerised gateway.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Scapa Bay?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Scapa Bay is GB SCF. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Scapa Bay located?▼
The port of Scapa Bay is located in United Kingdom (North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean).
What is the size of the port Scapa Bay?▼
Scapa Bay is a Small harbor of type Coastal (Natural).
What is the channel depth of Scapa Bay?▼
The channel depth of Scapa Bay is 14 meters.
Location & Weather
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58.95000, -2.98333
Channel depth: 14 m
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