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Port of Bognor Regis

GBBSI🇬🇧United Kingdom

Port Location

About Port of Bognor Regis

Bognor Regis is an anchorage located off the south coast of England. It serves as a sheltered area for vessels.

Background
Bognor Regis, also known as Bognor, is a town, seaside resort and civil parish in the Arun district, in West Sussex on the south coast of England, 56 miles (90 km) south-west of London, 24 miles (39 km) west of Brighton, 6 miles (10 km) south-east of Chichester and 16 miles (26 km) east of Portsmouth. Other nearby towns include Littlehampton east-north-east and Selsey to the south-west. The nearby villages of Felpham, and Aldwick are now suburbs of Bognor Regis, along with those of North and South Bersted. The population of the Bognor Regis built-up area, including Felpham and Aldwick, was 63,855 at the 2011 census.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-9999m

Region

Subdivision
GB-WSX
Latitude
50.7833°
Longitude
-0.6833°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
GBBSI
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Time Zone
UTC+0
Feature Type
ANCH (Anchorage)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2640616 →
Wikidata
Q890621 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.bognorregis.gov.uk →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Bognor Regis?+
The approach to Bognor Regis is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Pagham Yacht Club Lighthouse at 2.2 NM to the WSW. Other aids include Littlehampton East Pier Range Rear (5.5 NM ENE), Chichester District Lightbeacons (5.8 NM SW), Littlehampton Approaches (7.3 NM E), Trinity House Lightship 1 Haslar Marina (16.4 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 Bognor Regis?+
The Port of Bognor Regis 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 Bognor Regis?+
You can track vessels near Bognor Regis (GBBSI) 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 GBBSI on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Bognor Regis?+
The Port of Bognor Regis 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.