A polygon dataset showing each anchor berth area in the Scapa Flow. These have not been merged.
Scapa Flow is identified in National Planning Framework 4 as a nationally significant harbour asset. It is one of the principal locations in Europe for Ship-to-Ship (STS) operations for the transfer of crude and fuel oils.
There are 15 designated anchor berths in Scapa Flow including 4 STS berths. Designated anchor berths include the associated 1500 metre radius sensitive areas for safe vessel manoeuvring.
