Port of Leigh-on-Sea

GBLOS🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Leigh-on-Sea

Leigh-on-Sea is a small port located in Essex, England. It primarily serves local fishing and leisure craft.

Background
Leigh-on-Sea, commonly referred to simply as Leigh, is a town and civil parish within the city of Southend-on-Sea, located in the ceremonial county of Essex, England. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 22,568.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-9999m

Region

Subdivision
GB-ESS
Latitude
51.5500°
Longitude
0.6667°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
13535656 →
Wikidata
Q541590 →
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Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

History

Established
2005

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Leigh-on-Sea?

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The approach to Leigh-on-Sea is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Irish Lightship Albatross Lighthouse at 9.3 NM to the SSW. Other aids include Medway Council Area: River Medway Lightships (9.3 NM SSW), Trinity House Lightship 21 Seven Stones (10.3 NM SW), Heybridge (11.2 NM N), Marconi Sailing Club (11.2 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Leigh-on-Sea?

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The Port of Leigh-on-Sea 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 Leigh-on-Sea?

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You can track vessels near Leigh-on-Sea (GBLOS) 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 Leigh-on-Sea?

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The Port of Leigh-on-Sea is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBLOS — 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 GBLOS 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 Leigh-on-Sea?

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The Port of Leigh-on-Sea 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.