Port of Burstwick

GBKBK🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Burstwick

Burstwick is a small port located on the Humber Estuary in the East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom. It primarily handles bulk cargo and is accessible to coasters and smaller vessels.

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Classification

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Port

References & Identifiers

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Q5495391 →

Identification

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

Region

Subdivision
GB-ERY
Latitude
53.7333°
Longitude
-0.1333°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Burstwick is supported by 3 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Haile Sand Fort Lighthouse at 13.3 NM to the SSE. Other aids include Britische Leuchttürme auf historischen Postkarten (23.1 NM N), Orfordness Low (37.6 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Burstwick?

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The Port of Burstwick 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 Burstwick?

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You can track vessels near Burstwick (GBKBK) 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 Burstwick?

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The Port of Burstwick is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBKBK — 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 GBKBK 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 Burstwick?

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The Port of Burstwick 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.