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Port of Hightown

GBHGW🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Hightown

This dock facility is located in the United Kingdom's GB-SFT region. It is a large, exposed, and eastern-facing harbor. Pilotage and tug services are compulsory, and a medium-sized drydock is available.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
6ft
Tidal Range
6ft
Elevation
8m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile, Floating
Drydock
Medium
Repair Code
A

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
34690 →
GeoNames ID
12172867 →
Wikidata
Q24677900 →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
GBHGW
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Time Zone
UTC+0
Feature Type
DCK (Dock)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
River tide gate
Shelter
Excellent

Region

Subdivision
GB-SFT
Latitude
53.5167°
Longitude
-3.0500°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Hightown is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Formby Lighthouse at 1.5 NM to the NNW. Other aids include Woodside Landing Stage North (7.4 NM SSE), Lytham-St.-Anne's (13.4 NM N), Blackpool Tower (18 NM N), Cockersands High (Plover Scar Range Rear) (28.7 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Hightown?

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The Port of Hightown 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 Hightown?

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You can track vessels near Hightown (GBHGW) 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 GBHGW on the live map.

Where is the Port of Hightown?

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The Port of Hightown is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBHGW — 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 GBHGW 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 Hightown?

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The Port of Hightown 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.