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Port of Bradwell Waterside

GBDWL🇬🇧United Kingdom

Port Location

About Port of Bradwell Waterside

Bradwell Waterside is a small port located in Essex, England. It serves as a local harbor, with limited information available on specific cargo handled or key vessel types.

Background
Bradwell Waterside is a small hamlet in Essex, England. It is located about 9 km (5.6 mi) north-northeast of Southminster and is 28 km (17 mi) east from the county town of Chelmsford. The hamlet is in the district of Maldon and the parliamentary constituency of Maldon. The population of the hamlet is included in the civil parish of Bradwell-on-Sea.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
4m

Region

Subdivision
GB-ESS
Latitude
51.7333°
Longitude
0.8833°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
GBDWL
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Time Zone
UTC+0
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11153456 →
Wikidata
Q4955149 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Bradwell Waterside?+
The approach to Bradwell Waterside is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Trinity House Lightship 15 Trinity Lighthouse at 1.9 NM to the NW. Other aids include Marconi Sailing Club (3.4 NM WSW), Heybridge (6.3 NM W), Trinity House Lightship 16 Colne Light (8.9 NM N), Tendring District (Harwich Area) Lighthouses (19.7 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Bradwell Waterside?+
The Port of Bradwell Waterside 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 Bradwell Waterside?+
You can track vessels near Bradwell Waterside (GBDWL) 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 GBDWL on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Bradwell Waterside?+
The Port of Bradwell Waterside 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.