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Port of Burton Bradstock

GBBBK🇬🇧United Kingdom

Port Location

About Port of Burton Bradstock

Burton Bradstock is a pier located on the English Channel coast in Dorset, United Kingdom. It is a small harbor offering partial shelter. Pilotage is compulsory for vessels using this facility.

Background
Burton Bradstock is a village and civil parish in Dorset, England, approximately 2+1⁄2 miles (4 km) southeast of Bridport and 1⁄2 mile (0.8 km) inland from the English Channel at Chesil Beach. In the 2011 census the parish had a population of 948. The village lies in the Bride Valley, close to the mouth of the small River Bride. It comprises 16th- and 17th-century thatched cottages, a parish church, two pubs, a primary school, shop, post office stores, beach café, hotel, garage, village hall, reading room a library. The parish has a National Coastwatch Institution station, Lyme Bay Station.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
0ft
Tidal Range
4ft
Elevation
1m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
No
Cranes
Mobile
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
C

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
35440 →
GeoNames ID
12110821 →
Wikidata
Q985847 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.burtonbradstock.org.uk →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
GBBBK
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Time Zone
UTC+0
Feature Type
PIER (Pier)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal breakwater
Shelter
Poor

Region

Subdivision
GB-DOR
Latitude
50.7000°
Longitude
-2.7167°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Burton Bradstock?+
The approach to Burton Bradstock is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Portland Breakwater C Head Lighthouse at 12.5 NM to the ESE. Other aids include Portland Breakwater B Head (12.6 NM ESE), Portland Breakwater Fort Head (13.4 NM ESE), Teignbridge District Lighthouses (31.2 NM WSW), Burnham-on-Sea Seafront Range Rear (34.1 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 Burton Bradstock?+
The Port of Burton Bradstock 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 Burton Bradstock?+
You can track vessels near Burton Bradstock (GBBBK) 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 GBBBK on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Burton Bradstock?+
The Port of Burton Bradstock 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.