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Port of Alnmouth

GBALM🇬🇧United Kingdom

Port Location

About Port of Alnmouth

Alnmouth is a harbor on the coast of Northumberland, England. It is a small, fully sheltered harbor.

Background
Alnmouth is a coastal village in Northumberland, England, situated 4 miles (6 km) east-south-east of Alnwick. The population of the civil parish at the 2001 Census was 562, reducing to 445 at the 2011 Census.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
2ft
Elevation
1m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Unknown
Tug Assistance
Unknown
Drydock
U
Repair Code
C

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
31830 →
GeoNames ID
2634761 →
Wikidata
Q1424908 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.amble.co.uk →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Shelter
Harbor Type
River natural
Shelter
Fair

Region

Subdivision
GB-NBL
Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
North Sea
Latitude
55.3866°
Longitude
-1.6165°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Alnmouth?+
The approach to Alnmouth is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Warkworth South Pier Lighthouse at 3.3 NM to the SSE. Other aids include Blyth Snook Range Front (16.2 NM SSE), Trinity House Lightship 50 H.Y. Tyne III (16.6 NM SSE), Old Law (Guile Point) West (17.4 NM NNW), Lindisfarne (Emmanuel Head, Holy Island) (18.8 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Alnmouth?+
The Port of Alnmouth 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 Alnmouth?+
You can track vessels near Alnmouth (GBALM) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for GBALM on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Alnmouth?+
The Port of Alnmouth 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.