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Port of Grimsby

GBGSY🇬🇧United Kingdom

Port Location

About Port of Grimsby

Located on the south bank of the Humber Estuary, this dockyard port handles general cargo. It is equipped with pilotage and tug services, and has a medium-sized, exposed harbor.

Background
The Port of Grimsby is located on the south bank of the Humber Estuary at Grimsby in North East Lincolnshire. Sea trade out of Grimsby dates to at least the medieval period. The Grimsby Haven Company began dock development in the late 1700s, and the port was further developed from the 1840s onwards by the Manchester, Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway (MSLR) and its successors. The port has had three main dock systems:

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
6ft
Tidal Range
6ft
Elevation
1m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile
Drydock
M
Repair Code
C

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
31640 →
GeoNames ID
8555749 →
Wikidata
Q16969848 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.portofgrimsby.com →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
GBGSY
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Time Zone
UTC+0
Feature Type
DCKY (Dockyard)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
River tide gate
Shelter
Excellent

Region

Subdivision
GB-NEL
Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
North Sea
Latitude
53.5792°
Longitude
-0.0735°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Grimsby?+
The approach to Grimsby is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Haile Sand Fort Lighthouse at 4.7 NM to the SE. Other aids include Orfordness Low (30.1 NM SSW), Britische Leuchttürme auf historischen Postkarten (32.4 NM N), Brancaster Harbour (44.4 NM SE), Holbeach Range Southeast End (44.7 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Grimsby?+
The Port of Grimsby 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 Grimsby?+
You can track vessels near Grimsby (GBGSY) 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 GBGSY on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Grimsby?+
The Port of Grimsby 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.