Port of Barrow On Soar

GBBUO🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Barrow On Soar

Barrow-on-Soar is a canal port located in Leicestershire, United Kingdom. It serves as a hub for leisure craft and narrowboats navigating the Grand Union Canal system. The port facilitates access to the waterways for recreational boaters.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
56m

Region

Subdivision
GB-LEC
Latitude
52.7500°
Longitude
-1.1333°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11073423 →
Wikidata
Q5058832 →
Official Site
www.cenex.co.uk →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
GBBUO
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Time Zone
UTC+0
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port

History

Established
2005

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Barrow On Soar?

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The approach to Barrow On Soar is supported by 3 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Orfordness Low Lighthouse at 33.1 NM to the NE. Other aids include Holbeach Range Southeast End (48 NM E), West Nene (48.9 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Barrow On Soar?

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The Port of Barrow On Soar 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 Barrow On Soar?

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You can track vessels near Barrow On Soar (GBBUO) 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 Barrow On Soar?

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The Port of Barrow On Soar is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBBUO — 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 GBBUO 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 Barrow On Soar?

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The Port of Barrow On Soar 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.