Port of Frinton-on-Sea

GBFRI🇬🇧United Kingdom

Port Location

Port Arrivals & Departures

Vessel Traffic

Port of Frinton-on-Sea GBFRI

1 credit per call

Unlock Vessel Traffic

See vessels in port, arriving & departing — all in one board.

1 credit per call
Checking credits…View all credit packs →
Auto top-up

On for your next purchase

Turn off to prevent future automatic charges.

Details stay hidden until unlocked.

About Port of Frinton-on-Sea

Frinton-on-Sea is a pier located on the River Stour in Essex, United Kingdom. It serves as a small maritime facility.

Background
Frinton-on-Sea is a seaside town in the civil parish of Frinton and Walton, in the Tendring district of Essex, England. At the 2021 census the built up area as defined by the Office for National Statistics had a population of 4,951.

Current Conditions

Loading current conditions…

Vessel Limits

Elevation
-9999m

Region

Subdivision
GB-ESS
Body of Water
River Stour
Latitude
51.8333°
Longitude
1.2333°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
9883764 →
Wikidata
Q1464942 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Live tracking · 50,000+ mariners

Track ships at the Port of Frinton-on-Sea in real time

Live AIS positions, arrivals, and departures at GBFRI — straight from your phone.

Live AIS positionsArrival alertsVoyage history
Get the App

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Frinton-on-Sea?

+

The approach to Frinton-on-Sea is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Tendring District (Harwich Area) Lighthouses Lighthouse at 7.1 NM to the NNE. Other aids include Trinity House Lightship 87 Haven Ports (9.8 NM N), Trinity House Lightship 16 Colne Light (11.6 NM WNW), Trinity House Lightship 15 Trinity (14.7 NM WSW), Marconi Sailing Club (17.7 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Frinton-on-Sea?

+

The Port of Frinton-on-Sea 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 Frinton-on-Sea?

+

You can track vessels near Frinton-on-Sea (GBFRI) 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 Frinton-on-Sea?

+

The Port of Frinton-on-Sea is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBFRI — 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 GBFRI mean?

+

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 Frinton-on-Sea?

+

The Port of Frinton-on-Sea 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.