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Port of Brixham

GBBRX🇬🇧United Kingdom

Port Location

About Port of Brixham

Brixham is a small fishing port on the English coast. It primarily handles fishing vessels and associated activities. The port offers good shelter within its harbor.

Background
Brixham is a coastal town and civil parish in the borough of Torbay in the county of Devon, in the south-west of England. As of the 2021 census, Brixham had a population of 16,825. It is one of the main three centres of the borough, along with Paignton and Torquay.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
3ft
Tidal Range
4ft
Elevation
-9999m

Operations & Services

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

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
35400 →
GeoNames ID
13308413 →
Wikidata
Q921326 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.torbay.gov.uk →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal breakwater
Shelter
Good

Region

Subdivision
GB-DEV
Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
English Channel
Latitude
50.4010°
Longitude
-3.5085°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Brixham?+
The approach to Brixham is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Torbay Borough Lighthouses Lighthouse at 0.3 NM to the NNW. Other aids include Kingswear Daymark (4 NM SW), Teignbridge District Lighthouses (8.5 NM N), Queen Anne's Battery Range Rear (24.3 NM W), St. Austell Area Lighthouses (36.2 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Brixham?+
The Port of Brixham 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 Brixham?+
You can track vessels near Brixham (GBBRX) 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 GBBRX on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Brixham?+
The Port of Brixham 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.