Port of Charmouth

GBCHJ🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Charmouth

Charmouth is a pier located on the mouth of the River Char in Dorset, England. It serves as a small harbor.

Background
Charmouth is a village and civil parish in west Dorset, England. The village is situated on the mouth of the River Char, around 1.5 miles (2 km) north-east of Lyme Regis. Dorset County Council estimated that in 2013 the population of the civil parish was 1,310. In the 2011 Census the population of the parish, combined with the small parish of Catherston Leweston to the north, was 1,352.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-9999m

Region

Subdivision
GB-DOR
Latitude
50.7333°
Longitude
-2.9000°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
GBCHJ
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Time Zone
UTC+0
Feature Type
PIER (Pier)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
12110820 →
Wikidata
Q640761 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Charmouth is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Portland Breakwater C Head Lighthouse at 19.6 NM to the ESE. Other aids include Portland Breakwater B Head (19.7 NM ESE), Portland Breakwater Fort Head (20.5 NM ESE), Teignbridge District Lighthouses (25.5 NM WSW), Hinkley Point (30.3 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Charmouth?

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The Port of Charmouth 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 Charmouth?

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You can track vessels near Charmouth (GBCHJ) 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 Charmouth?

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The Port of Charmouth is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBCHJ — 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 GBCHJ 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 Charmouth?

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The Port of Charmouth 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.