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Port of Boulmer

GBBMX🇬🇧United Kingdom

Port Location

About Port of Boulmer

Boulmer is a small harbor on the North Sea coast of Northumberland, England. It serves as a base for an independent volunteer lifeboat station.

Background
Boulmer is a village in Northumberland, England, on the North Sea coast east of Alnwick. It is home to RAF Boulmer. Boulmer has an independent volunteer lifeboat station.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
2ft
Elevation
1m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Unknown
Tug Assistance
Unknown
Drydock
U
Repair Code
C

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
31830 →
GeoNames ID
2634761 →
Wikidata
Q4949701 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
River natural
Shelter
Fair

Region

Subdivision
GB-NBL
Latitude
55.4167°
Longitude
-1.5667°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Boulmer?+
The approach to Boulmer is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Warkworth South Pier Lighthouse at 4.7 NM to the S. Other aids include Old Law (Guile Point) West (16.4 NM NNW), Blyth Snook Range Front (17.6 NM S), Lindisfarne (Emmanuel Head, Holy Island) (17.7 NM NNW), Trinity House Lightship 50 H.Y. Tyne III (18 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Boulmer?+
The Port of Boulmer 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 Boulmer?+
You can track vessels near Boulmer (GBBMX) 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 GBBMX on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Boulmer?+
The Port of Boulmer 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.