Port of Aberdovey

GBABV🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Aberdovey

Aberdovey is a harbor located on the northern side of the Dyfi estuary in Gwynedd, Wales. It serves as a small port facility.

Background
Aberdyfi, also known as Aberdovey, is a village and community in Gwynedd, Wales, located on the northern side of the estuary of the River Dyfi.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-9999m

Region

Subdivision
GB-GWN
Latitude
52.5333°
Longitude
-4.0500°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
GBABV
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Time Zone
UTC+0
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2657827 →
Wikidata
Q319536 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.aberdyfi.com →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Aberdovey?

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The approach to Aberdovey is supported by 1 navigation aid within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Aberystwyth South Breakwater Lighthouse at 22.1 NM to the NW. Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Aberdovey?

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The Port of Aberdovey is located within the English Channel / North Sea corridor — one of the world's busiest maritime corridors connecting the Atlantic to Northern European ports. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Aberdovey?

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You can track vessels near Aberdovey (GBABV) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Aberdovey?

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The Port of Aberdovey is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBABV — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE GBABV mean?

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The first two characters, GB, are the ISO country code for GB. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Aberdovey?

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The Port of Aberdovey operates in the UTC+0 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.