Port of Barmouth

GBBMU🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Barmouth

Barmouth is a small tidal harbour on the coast of Gwynedd, Wales. It primarily serves local fishing vessels and pleasure craft. The port is situated on the estuary of the River Mawddach, with limited facilities.

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Classification

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Port

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Identification

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

Region

Subdivision
GB-GWN
Latitude
52.7167°
Longitude
-4.0500°
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Barmouth is supported by 1 navigation aid within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Aberystwyth South Breakwater Lighthouse at 16.1 NM to the WNW. Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Barmouth?

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The Port of Barmouth 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 Barmouth?

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You can track vessels near Barmouth (GBBMU) 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 Barmouth?

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The Port of Barmouth is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBBMU — 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 GBBMU 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 Barmouth?

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The Port of Barmouth 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.