Port profile · GBSPY

Port of Shapinsay

Live map, verified port identifiers and location information for Shapinsay in United Kingdom.

Port Information

Port nameShapinsay
UN/LOCODEGBSPY
CountryUnited Kingdom
Port typePort
Latitude59.0310900
Longitude-2.9076000
Maritime areaUK Coast & Atlantic
Local areaNorth Sea

Live Vessel Map

Live AIS map provided by VesselFinder. Positions may be delayed or incomplete and must not be used for navigation.

About Shapinsay Port

Shapinsay Port is a verified port location in United Kingdom. It is recorded in the Ship-Tracker Port Master with the UN/LOCODE GBSPY and the coordinates 59.0310900, -2.9076000. This profile brings together the port identity, regional position and map-based vessel information in one place. The page uses structured source fields rather than unverified descriptions of terminals, cargo volumes or facilities.

Port Location

The recorded position places Shapinsay within North Sea and the wider UK Coast & Atlantic maritime area. The location map is centred on the verified coordinates from the Port Master. It can be used to understand the port’s geographic setting and its relationship to surrounding coastal and maritime locations. Coordinates are identifiers for the mapped position and should not be used as navigational instructions.

Map position is based on the verified port coordinates shown above.

Live vessel tracking near Shapinsay

The live vessel map provides an external AIS view around Shapinsay Port. Depending on coverage, visitors may see vessels reported near the selected coordinates and can open available vessel details through the map provider. AIS positions can be delayed, incomplete or temporarily unavailable. The map is therefore intended for general information and vessel discovery, not for navigation, safety decisions or confirmation of an arrival time.

Nearby Ports

Nearby port locations calculated from the Port Master include Kirkwall, Scapa Pier, Tingwall, Wyre, Rousay, Egilsay. They are ordered geographically from the verified coordinates and help visitors explore the surrounding port network. A nearby-port name becomes an internal link only when a valid Ship-Tracker WordPress page and mapping exist; no destination URL is invented for an unavailable page.

Kirkwall
GBKWL · GB
Scapa Pier
GBSCF · GB
Tingwall
GBTNG · GB
Wyre
GBWYR · GB
Rousay
GBROU · GB
Egilsay
GBEGI · GB

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Shapinsay Port located?

The verified position is latitude 59.0310900 and longitude -2.9076000 in United Kingdom.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Shapinsay?

The UN/LOCODE recorded for Shapinsay is GBSPY.

Can I view vessels near Shapinsay Port?

Yes. The page includes a VesselFinder AIS map centred on the port coordinates. Coverage and reported positions may vary.

Is the vessel map suitable for navigation?

No. The embedded AIS map is for general information only and must not be used for navigation or safety decisions.

Which ports are near Shapinsay?

The page calculates nearby ports from verified Port Master coordinates. Current nearby results include Kirkwall, Scapa Pier, Tingwall, Wyre, Rousay, Egilsay.

Sources & Data Notes

Port identity and coordinates are provided from the controlled Ship-Tracker Port Master snapshot. Live AIS positions are displayed through the embedded VesselFinder service and may be delayed, incomplete or unavailable.