Port of Exeter

GBEXE🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Exeter

Also known as: Exeter Canal, Exeter Ship Canal

Exeter is a tidal port situated on the River Exe in Devon, England. It serves as a small commercial port, primarily handling coastal and inland waterway traffic.

Background
Exeter is a cathedral city and the county town of Devon in South West England. It is situated on the River Exe, approximately 36 mi (58 km) northeast of Plymouth and 65 mi (105 km) southwest of Bristol.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
38m

Region

Body of Water
River Exe
Latitude
50.7000°
Longitude
-3.5333°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2649807 →
Wikidata
Q134672 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
exeter.gov.uk →
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Exeter is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Teignbridge District Lighthouses Lighthouse at 9.6 NM to the S. Other aids include Torbay Borough Lighthouses (17.7 NM S), Kingswear Daymark (21.2 NM S), Western Somerset Lighthouses (30.1 NM NNE), Queen Anne's Battery Range Rear (30.7 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Exeter?

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The Port of Exeter 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 Exeter?

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You can track vessels near Exeter (GBEXE) 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 Exeter?

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The Port of Exeter is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBEXE — 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 GBEXE 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 Exeter?

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The Port of Exeter 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.