Port of Garston

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About Port of Garston

Also known as: Ellesmere Canal, Shropshire Union Canal

Garston is an enclosed tidal dock system on the River Mersey, near Liverpool, England. It handles general cargo and is equipped with tugs and compulsory pilotage.

Background
The Port of Garston, also known as Garston Docks, is an enclosed tidal dock system on the River Mersey at Garston, approximately 6 miles (9.7 km) from the centre of Liverpool, England. It is operated by Associated British Ports who are the Harbour Authority. Peel Ports as Competent Harbour Authority for the River Mersey provide pilotage for any non-exempt vessels calling at the port.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
6ft
Tidal Range
8ft
Elevation
8m

Operations & Services

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

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
34648 →
GeoNames ID
2637887 →
Wikidata
Q7231143 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
River tide gate
Shelter
Fair

Region

Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
Irish Sea
Latitude
53.3490°
Longitude
-2.9051°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Garston is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Woodside Landing Stage North Lighthouse at 4.7 NM to the NW. Other aids include Formby (12.8 NM NNW), Lytham-St.-Anne's (23.5 NM N), Blackpool Tower (28.5 NM N), Cockersands High (Plover Scar Range Rear) (38.1 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 Garston?

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The Port of Garston 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 Garston?

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You can track vessels near Garston (GBCSN) 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 Garston?

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The Port of Garston is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBCSN — 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 GBCSN 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 Garston?

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The Port of Garston 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.