Port of Cove

GBCVE🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Cove

Also known as: Coventry Canal

Cove is a small inlet located in Scotland, United Kingdom. Its primary function is as a sheltered bay, often used by smaller vessels.

Background
A cove is a small bay or coastal inlet. They usually have narrow, restricted entrances, are often circular or oval, and are often situated within a larger bay. Small, narrow, sheltered bays, inlets, tidal creeks, or recesses in a coast are often considered coves.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
67m

Region

Subdivision
GB-SCB
Latitude
55.9333°
Longitude
-2.3500°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2652220 →
Wikidata
Q31615 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Cove is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is East Vows Lighthouse at 22 NM to the NW. Other aids include Lindisfarne (Emmanuel Head, Holy Island) (24.3 NM SE), Old Law (Guile Point) West (25 NM SE), Kirkcaldy Area Lighthouses (26.5 NM NW), Burntisland and Aberdour Area Lighthouses (27.1 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Cove?

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The Port of Cove 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 Cove?

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You can track vessels near Cove (GBCVE) 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 Cove?

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The Port of Cove is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBCVE — 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 GBCVE 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 Cove?

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The Port of Cove 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.