Port of Mistley

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About Port of Mistley

Mistley is a tidal quay port on the River Stour in Essex, UK. It handles bulk cargoes, primarily grain and animal feed, for regional agricultural industries. The port is accessible to coasters and barges.

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Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
GB-ESS
Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
North Sea
Latitude
51.9452°
Longitude
1.0860°

Identification

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Mistley is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Trinity House Lightship 16 Colne Light Lighthouse at 7 NM to the SW. Other aids include Tendring District (Harwich Area) Lighthouses (7.4 NM E), Trinity House Lightship 87 Haven Ports (7.4 NM ENE), Trinity House Lightship 15 Trinity (14 NM SW), Marconi Sailing Club (17.4 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Mistley?

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The Port of Mistley 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 Mistley?

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You can track vessels near Mistley (GBMIS) 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 Mistley?

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The Port of Mistley is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBMIS — 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 GBMIS 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 Mistley?

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The Port of Mistley 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.