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Port of Fawley

GBFAW🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Fawley

Fawley is a port located on Southampton Water in the United Kingdom. It is a significant facility for handling oil and petroleum products, serving the adjacent refinery. The port accommodates large tankers and features specialized terminals for liquid bulk cargo.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
13ft
Tidal Range
5ft
Elevation
1m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
C

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
35590 →
GeoNames ID
13535567 →
Wikidata
Q24677882 →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
River natural
Shelter
Fair

Region

Subdivision
GB-HAM
Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
English Channel
Latitude
50.8384°
Longitude
-1.3292°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Fawley is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Calshot Castle Lighthouse at 3.5 NM to the SSW. Other aids include Southampton City Lightship and Lighthouses (4.3 NM NW), Trinity House Lightship 1 Haslar Marina (8.6 NM ESE), Chichester District Lightbeacons (22.5 NM ESE), Pagham Yacht Club (22.9 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 Fawley?

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The Port of Fawley 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 Fawley?

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You can track vessels near Fawley (GBFAW) 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 GBFAW on the live map.

Where is the Port of Fawley?

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The Port of Fawley is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBFAW — 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 GBFAW 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 Fawley?

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The Port of Fawley 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.