The Port of Sullom Voe is a major deep water harbour and is owned and operated by Shetland Islands Council as Harbour Authority.

The Port Administration Building is located on Sella Ness in position 60º26.8’N, 01º16.5’W.

Sullom Voe will accept vessels between 140 metres LOA and 365 metres LOA as a matter of routine.

Vessels outwith this range can be considered on an individual basis. 

Tankers can load to a maximum draft of

• 16.8 metres at Jetty 1 (Out of Service)
• 22.1 metres at Jetty 2
• 24 metres at Jetty 3 
• 22.6 metres at Jetty 4 (Layby / Ship to Ship only)

In addition to liquid bulk cargo the Sullom Voe can handle quarried rock and general, dry, bulk, ro-ro and containerised cargo in relatively small vessels of up to 120 metres working at shallow draft jetties.

Harbour Dues

For all current Shetland Islands Council Harbour Dues please see Table of Dues

Local Notices to Mariners

For all current Local Notice to Mariners please see Notices to Mariners