Port of Ferndale

GBFRD🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Ferndale

Also known as: Glamorganshire Canal

Ferndale was a former canal terminus in South Wales, UK, connecting to the Bristol Channel. It facilitated the transport of goods via the Glamorganshire Canal.

Background
The Glamorganshire Canal in South Wales, UK, was begun in 1790. It ran along the valley of the River Taff from Merthyr Tydfil to the Bristol Channel at Cardiff. The final section of canal was closed in 1951.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
178m

Region

Subdivision
GB-RCT
Latitude
51.6500°
Longitude
-3.4333°

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Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2648604 →
Wikidata
Q5566550 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Ferndale is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Trinity House Lightship 72 Juno Lighthouse at 15.1 NM to the W. Other aids include Britische Leuchttürme auf historischen Postkarten (27.9 NM E), Western Somerset Lighthouses (28.3 NM S), Hinkley Point (28.4 NM SSE), Slime Road Range Rear (29.2 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 Ferndale?

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The Port of Ferndale 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 Ferndale?

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You can track vessels near Ferndale (GBFRD) 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 Ferndale?

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The Port of Ferndale is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBFRD — 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 GBFRD 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 Ferndale?

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The Port of Ferndale 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.