Port of Hugh Town

GBHWZ🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Hugh Town

Hugh Town is a small harbor on the Isles of Scilly, UK. It serves as the main port for the archipelago, handling passengers and general cargo. The port is sheltered and requires compulsory pilotage.

Background
Hugh Town is the largest settlement on the Isles of Scilly and its administrative centre. The town is situated on the island of St Mary's, the largest and most populous island in the archipelago, and is located on a narrow isthmus which joins the peninsula known as the Garrison with the rest of the island.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
11ft
Tidal Range
5ft

Operations & Services

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

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
35210 →
Wikidata
Q917474 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Seamark Type
small_craft_facility

Identification

UN/LOCODE
GBHWZ
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Time Zone
UTC+0

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal breakwater
Shelter
Good

Region

Subdivision
GB-CON
Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
Celtic Sea
Latitude
49.9167°
Longitude
-6.3167°

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Type
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Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Hugh Town?

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The approach to Hugh Town is supported by 2 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Gwennap Head Range Beacons Lighthouse at 25.7 NM to the ENE. Other aids include Hayle Old Rear (37.7 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Hugh Town on?

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The Port of Hugh Town is situated on the North Atlantic Ocean in GB. The area falls within the temperate maritime climate zone, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Hugh Town?

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You can track vessels near Hugh Town (GBHWZ) 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 Hugh Town?

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The Port of Hugh Town is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBHWZ — 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 GBHWZ 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 Hugh Town?

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The Port of Hugh Town 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.