Port of Isle of Grain

GBIOG🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Isle of Grain

This port is located on the Hoo Peninsula in Kent, England. It serves as a facility for handling bulk cargo.

Background
Isle of Grain is a village and the easternmost point of the Hoo Peninsula within the district of Medway in Kent, south-east England. Once an island and now forming part of the peninsula, the area is almost all marshland and is a major habitat for diverse wetland birds. The village constitutes a civil parish, which at the 2011 census had a population of 1,648, a net decrease of 83 people in 10 years.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
11ft
Tidal Range
4ft
Elevation
-9999m

Operations & Services

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

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
31375 →
GeoNames ID
13535656 →
Wikidata
Q1129199 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.londonthamesport.co.uk →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Fair

Region

Subdivision
GB-KEN
Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
North Sea
Latitude
51.4340°
Longitude
0.6937°

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Isle of Grain?

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The approach to Isle of Grain is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Irish Lightship Albatross Lighthouse at 5.3 NM to the WSW. Other aids include Medway Council Area: River Medway Lightships (5.3 NM WSW), Trinity House Lightship 88 ex-Lord Nelson (8.6 NM WSW), Trinity House Lightship 21 Seven Stones (9.5 NM W), Gravesham Borough Lighthouses (13.5 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Isle of Grain?

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The Port of Isle of Grain 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 Isle of Grain?

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You can track vessels near Isle of Grain (GBIOG) 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 Isle of Grain?

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The Port of Isle of Grain is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBIOG — 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 GBIOG 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 Isle of Grain?

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The Port of Isle of Grain 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.