Port of Keyhaven

GBKEV🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Keyhaven

Keyhaven is a small harbor on the south coast of England, within Hampshire. It primarily serves recreational sailing and small fishing vessels, with limited commercial activity.

Background
Keyhaven is a hamlet on the south coast of England in the county of Hampshire. It is a fishing village, but the trade has been in decline for a period of years and its main draw now is tourism, especially sailing.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
2ft
Tidal Range
2ft
Elevation
1m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
No
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
No
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
C

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
35560 →
GeoNames ID
11102854 →
Wikidata
Q6398286 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
GBKEV
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Time Zone
UTC+0
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal tide gate
Shelter
Good

Region

Subdivision
GB-HAM
Latitude
50.7167°
Longitude
-1.5667°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Keyhaven is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Calshot Castle Lighthouse at 8.7 NM to the ENE. Other aids include Southampton City Lightship and Lighthouses (12.7 NM NNE), Trinity House Lightship 1 Haslar Marina (17.7 NM ENE), Chichester District Lightbeacons (30.1 NM E), Pagham Yacht Club (31.7 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Keyhaven?

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The Port of Keyhaven 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 Keyhaven?

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You can track vessels near Keyhaven (GBKEV) 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 Keyhaven?

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The Port of Keyhaven is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBKEV — 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 GBKEV 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 Keyhaven?

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The Port of Keyhaven 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.