Port of Bromborough

GBBHK🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Bromborough

Also known as: Liverpool Ferry Port, Pier Head Ferry Terminal

This port is located on the Wirral Peninsula in Merseyside, England. It serves as a port with compulsory pilotage and tug assistance.

Background
Bromborough is a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral, Merseyside, England, on the Wirral Peninsula south-east of Bebington and north of Eastham. It lies within the historic county boundaries of Cheshire, and became part of Merseyside in 1974.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
6ft
Tidal Range
6ft
Elevation
10m

Operations & Services

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

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
34690 →
GeoNames ID
9253617 →
Wikidata
Q2338272 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
GBBHK
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Time Zone
UTC+0
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
River tide gate
Shelter
Excellent

Region

Subdivision
GB-WRL
Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
Irish Sea
Latitude
53.3574°
Longitude
-2.9818°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Bromborough is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Woodside Landing Stage North Lighthouse at 2.5 NM to the NNW. Other aids include Formby (11.3 NM NNW), Lytham-St.-Anne's (22.8 NM N), Blackpool Tower (27.6 NM N), Cockersands High (Plover Scar Range Rear) (37.7 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Bromborough?

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The Port of Bromborough 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 Bromborough?

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You can track vessels near Bromborough (GBBHK) 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 Bromborough?

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The Port of Bromborough is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBBHK — 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 GBBHK 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 Bromborough?

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The Port of Bromborough 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.