Port of Kingsbridge

GBKIB🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge is a harbor located at the northern end of the Kingsbridge Estuary in Devon, England. It serves as a local port within this tidal inlet.

Background
Kingsbridge is a market town in the South Hams district of Devon, England, with a population of 6,116 at the 2011 census. Two electoral wards bear the name of Kingsbridge. Their combined population at the above census was 4,381. It is situated at the northern end of the Kingsbridge Estuary, a ria that extends to the sea six miles (10 km) south of the town. It is the third largest settlement in the South Hams and is 17 miles (27 km) southwest of Torquay and 17 miles (27 km) southeast of Plymouth.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
42m

Region

Subdivision
GB-DEV
Latitude
50.2833°
Longitude
-3.7667°

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Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
3210387 →
Wikidata
Q774099 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.kingsbridge.gov.uk →
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Kingsbridge is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Kingswear Daymark Lighthouse at 8.5 NM to the ENE. Other aids include Torbay Borough Lighthouses (12.2 NM NE), Queen Anne's Battery Range Rear (15.2 NM WNW), Teignbridge District Lighthouses (18.7 NM NNE), St. Austell Area Lighthouses (26.6 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 Kingsbridge?

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The Port of Kingsbridge 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 Kingsbridge?

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You can track vessels near Kingsbridge (GBKIB) 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 Kingsbridge?

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The Port of Kingsbridge is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBKIB — 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 GBKIB 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 Kingsbridge?

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The Port of Kingsbridge 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.