Port of Willesden

GBESD🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Willesden

Willesden is a pier located on the River Thames in northwest London. It serves as a point of access within the urban waterway.

Background
Willesden is an area of north-west London, situated 5 miles (8 km) west north-west of Charing Cross. It is historically a parish in the county of Middlesex that was incorporated as the Municipal Borough of Willesden in 1933; it has formed part of the London Borough of Brent in Greater London since 1965. Dollis Hill is also sometimes referred to as being part of Willesden.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
5m

Region

Subdivision
GB-BEN
Body of Water
River Thames
Latitude
51.5333°
Longitude
-0.2333°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
12122407 →
Wikidata
Q146702 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Willesden is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Trinity House Lightship 95 Inner Dowsing Lighthouse at 9.2 NM to the E. Other aids include Trinity House Lightship 93 (9.9 NM E), Greater London Lighthouses (16 NM E), Dartford Borough Lighthouse (20.7 NM E), Thurrock Yacht Club (21.1 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Willesden?

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The Port of Willesden 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 Willesden?

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You can track vessels near Willesden (GBESD) 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 Willesden?

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The Port of Willesden is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBESD — 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 GBESD 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 Willesden?

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The Port of Willesden 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.