Port of Bembridge

GBBBP🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Bembridge

Also known as: Bembridge Harbour, Brading Harbour

Bembridge is a harbor on the easternmost point of the Isle of Wight, United Kingdom. It is a medium-sized, exposed harbor with compulsory pilotage and tug services available.

Background
Bembridge is a village and civil parish located on the easternmost point of the Isle of Wight. It had a population of 3,848 according to the 2001 census of the United Kingdom, leading to the implausible claim by some residents that Bembridge is the largest village in England. Bembridge is home to many of the Island's wealthiest residents. The population had reduced to 3,688 at the 2011 Census.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
9ft
Tidal Range
3ft
Elevation
10m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile
Drydock
Large
Repair Code
A

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
35600 →
GeoNames ID
2654989 →
Wikidata
Q2624470 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

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

Classification

Type
Marina
Harbor Type
Coastal tide gate
Shelter
Excellent

Region

Subdivision
GB-IOW
Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
English Channel
Latitude
50.6939°
Longitude
-1.1081°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Bembridge is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Trinity House Lightship 1 Haslar Marina Lighthouse at 5.9 NM to the N with a nominal range of 2 NM. Other aids include Calshot Castle (11.2 NM WNW), Chichester District Lightbeacons (12.7 NM E), Pagham Yacht Club (14.8 NM ENE), Southampton City Lightship and Lighthouses (16.3 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Bembridge?

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The Port of Bembridge 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 Bembridge?

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You can track vessels near Bembridge (GBBBP) 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 Bembridge?

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The Port of Bembridge is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBBBP — 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 GBBBP 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 Bembridge?

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The Port of Bembridge 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.