Port of Groomsport

GBGRO🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Groomsport

Groomsport is a small marina located on the south shore of Belfast Lough in Northern Ireland. It primarily serves recreational vessels. The harbor offers fair shelter.

Background
Groomsport is a village and townland near Bangor in County Down, Northern Ireland. It is on the south shore of Belfast Lough and on the north coast of the Ards Peninsula. Groomsport has a population of 1,220 people according to the 2021 census.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
5ft
Tidal Range
3ft
Elevation
2m

Operations & Services

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

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
33577 →
GeoNames ID
11153608 →
Wikidata
Q135047 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.groomsport.info →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
GBGRO
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Time Zone
UTC+0
Feature Type
MAR (Marina)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
River basin
Shelter
Fair

Region

Subdivision
GB-NDN
Latitude
54.6667°
Longitude
-5.6167°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Groomsport is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Pladdy Lug Lighthouse at 10.6 NM to the S. Other aids include Killyleagh (16.4 NM S), Carnlough North Pier (20 NM N), Portpatrick Range Rear (20.3 NM ENE), Crammag Head (23 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 Groomsport?

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The Port of Groomsport 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 Groomsport?

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You can track vessels near Groomsport (GBGRO) 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 Groomsport?

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The Port of Groomsport is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBGRO — 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 GBGRO 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 Groomsport?

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The Port of Groomsport 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.