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Port of Hawes

GBHWE🇬🇧GBVery Small
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GBHWE
Country
🇬🇧GB
Time Zone
UTC+1
Facility Size
Very Small
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What types of cargo and vessels does the Port of Hawes handle?+
As a very small-sized facility, Hawes serves fishing boats, recreational craft, and very small coastal traders. It primarily serves the local community with limited commercial cargo capacity. Vessel operators should contact the port authority for specific berth availability and cargo handling capabilities.
How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Hawes?+
The approach to Hawes is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Hawes Pier Lighthouse at 0.1 NM to the NNE. Other aids include South Queensferry (0.1 NM SE), Edinburgh City Lighthouses (0.9 NM WNW), Upper Firth of Forth (North Queensferry Area) Lighthouses (1 NM NNW), Hawkcraig Point Range Front (4.9 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 Hawes?+
The Port of Hawes 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 Hawes?+
You can track vessels near Hawes (GBHWE) 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 GBHWE on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Hawes?+
The Port of Hawes operates in the UTC+1 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.