Port of Freshwater

GBFRW🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Freshwater

Also known as: Yarmouth Ferry Port, Yarmouth Harbour

This port is located on the Isle of Wight in the United Kingdom. It is a small, sheltered harbor.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
2ft
Tidal Range
2ft
Elevation
-9999m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
No
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
No
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
C

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
35560 →
GeoNames ID
9796425 →
Wikidata
Q24677733 →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal tide gate
Shelter
Good

Region

Subdivision
GB-PEM
Latitude
50.6667°
Longitude
-1.5167°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Freshwater is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Calshot Castle Lighthouse at 9.2 NM to the NE. Other aids include Southampton City Lightship and Lighthouses (14.7 NM NNE), Trinity House Lightship 1 Haslar Marina (17 NM ENE), Chichester District Lightbeacons (28.3 NM E), Pagham Yacht Club (30.3 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Freshwater?

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The Port of Freshwater 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 Freshwater?

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You can track vessels near Freshwater (GBFRW) 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 Freshwater?

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The Port of Freshwater is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBFRW — 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 GBFRW 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 Freshwater?

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The Port of Freshwater 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.