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Port of Butterwick

GBBTZ🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Butterwick

Butterwick is a small, protected harbor situated on The Haven waterway in Lincolnshire, UK. It serves as a port for local trade and handles various cargo types. Compulsory pilotage and tug assistance are available for vessels calling at this facility.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
5ft
Tidal Range
5ft

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
C

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
31630 →
Wikidata
Q105815703 →
Official Site
www.victoriagroup.co.uk →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
River tide gate
Shelter
Poor

Region

Subdivision
GB-LIN
Body of Water
The Haven
Latitude
52.9833°
Longitude
0.0000°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Butterwick is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Holbeach Range Southeast End Lighthouse at 10.3 NM to the SE. Other aids include West Nene (13 NM SE), Orfordness Low (20.3 NM WNW), Brancaster Harbour (23.1 NM E), Haile Sand Fort (33.1 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 Butterwick?

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The Port of Butterwick 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 Butterwick?

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You can track vessels near Butterwick (GBBTZ) 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 GBBTZ on the live map.

Where is the Port of Butterwick?

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The Port of Butterwick is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBBTZ — 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 GBBTZ 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 Butterwick?

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The Port of Butterwick 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.