Port of GUNNESS

GBGUS🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of GUNNESS

Gunness is a port located on the east bank of the River Trent in North Lincolnshire, England. It serves as a transshipment point, handling bulk cargo.

Background
Gunness is a village and civil parish in North Lincolnshire, England. It is situated 3 miles (5 km) west from Scunthorpe, and on the east bank of the River Trent. The population of the civil parish at the 2011 census was 2,462.

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Elevation
3m

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References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
12196021 →
Wikidata
Q5619241 →
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Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
North Sea
Latitude
53.5879°
Longitude
-0.7334°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to GUNNESS is supported by 3 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Haile Sand Fort Lighthouse at 27.6 NM to the E. Other aids include Orfordness Low (27.9 NM SSE), Britische Leuchttürme auf historischen Postkarten (39.1 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of GUNNESS?

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The Port of GUNNESS 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 GUNNESS?

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You can track vessels near GUNNESS (GBGUS) 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 GUNNESS?

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The Port of GUNNESS is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBGUS — 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 GBGUS 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 GUNNESS?

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The Port of GUNNESS 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.