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Port of Creeksea

GBCKS🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Creeksea

Creeksea is a small port located on the River Crouch in Essex, England. It primarily serves local recreational boating and fishing activities.

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Port

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

Region

Latitude
51.6333°
Longitude
0.7833°
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Creeksea is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Marconi Sailing Club Lighthouse at 5.1 NM to the N. Other aids include Heybridge (6.6 NM NNW), Trinity House Lightship 15 Trinity (8.1 NM NNE), Trinity House Lightship 16 Colne Light (15.7 NM NNE), Irish Lightship Albatross (15.8 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Creeksea?

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The Port of Creeksea 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 Creeksea?

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You can track vessels near Creeksea (GBCKS) 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 GBCKS on the live map.

Where is the Port of Creeksea?

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The Port of Creeksea is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBCKS — 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 GBCKS 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 Creeksea?

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The Port of Creeksea 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.