Port of Abercastle

GBARC🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Abercastle

Abercastle is a landing point in the United Kingdom. It is located on the coast of Pembrokeshire, Wales.

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Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

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Identification

UN/LOCODE
GBARC
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Time Zone
UTC+0

Region

Subdivision
GB-PEM
Latitude
51.9500°
Longitude
-5.1167°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Abercastle is supported by 1 navigation aid within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Middle Channel Rock Lighthouse at 16.8 NM to the S. Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Abercastle?

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The Port of Abercastle 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 Abercastle?

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You can track vessels near Abercastle (GBARC) 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 Abercastle?

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The Port of Abercastle is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBARC — 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 GBARC 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 Abercastle?

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The Port of Abercastle 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.