Port of KEW

GBKEW🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of KEW

Kew Pier is a passenger pier located on the River Thames in London, United Kingdom. It serves as a stop for passenger boats, primarily operated by Westminster Passenger Services Association, connecting to other points along the river.

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Kew Pier or Kew Gardens Pier is a pier on the River Thames, in London, United Kingdom. It stands close to Kew Gardens and Kew Bridge in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and is serviced by passenger boats operated by Westminster Passenger Services Association.

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Classification

Type
Marina

Region

Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
North Sea
Body of Water
River Thames
Latitude
51.4872°
Longitude
-0.2872°

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Identification

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

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

Wikidata
Q6397906 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to KEW is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Trinity House Lightship 95 Inner Dowsing Lighthouse at 11.1 NM to the E. Other aids include Trinity House Lightship 93 (11.8 NM E), Greater London Lighthouses (17.8 NM E), Dartford Borough Lighthouse (22.4 NM E), Thurrock Yacht Club (22.8 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 KEW?

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The Port of KEW 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 KEW?

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You can track vessels near KEW (GBKEW) 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 KEW?

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The Port of KEW is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBKEW — 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 GBKEW 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 KEW?

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The Port of KEW 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.