Port of Barton on Sea

GBBAZ🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Barton on Sea

Barton on Sea is a harbor located on the coast of Hampshire, England. It is situated on the English Channel.

Background
Barton on Sea is a cliff-top village in the civil parish of New Milton, in the New Forest district, in Hampshire, England close to the town of New Milton to the north. As a settlement, Barton has a history dating back to Anglo-Saxon times. Barton is notable for the many fossils to be found in the Barton geological beds in the cliffs, as well as for the significant sea defences built to guard the cliffs against coastal erosion. Barton on Sea is a very popular retirement location. Approximately 36% of the population is retired. The population of Barton in the 2001 census was 6,849.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-4m

Region

Latitude
50.7333°
Longitude
-1.6500°

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Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
6544202 →
Wikidata
Q3635466 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Barton on Sea?

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The approach to Barton on Sea is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Calshot Castle Lighthouse at 11.3 NM to the ENE. Other aids include Southampton City Lightship and Lighthouses (13.9 NM NE), Trinity House Lightship 1 Haslar Marina (20.6 NM E), Portland Breakwater Fort Head (30.4 NM WSW), Portland Breakwater B Head (30.9 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Barton on Sea?

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The Port of Barton on Sea 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 Barton on Sea?

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You can track vessels near Barton on Sea (GBBAZ) 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 Barton on Sea?

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The Port of Barton on Sea is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBBAZ — 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 GBBAZ 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 Barton on Sea?

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The Port of Barton on Sea 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.