Port of Mevagissey

GBMVG🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Mevagissey

Mevagissey is a small fishing harbor on the south coast of Cornwall, United Kingdom. It primarily serves local fishing fleets and handles fish landings. The harbor offers good shelter for small vessels.

Background
Mevagissey is a village, fishing port and civil parish in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. The village is approximately five miles (8 km) south of St Austell. At the 2021 census the population of the parish was 2,160 and the population of the built up area was 1,749.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
2ft
Tidal Range
4ft
Elevation
5m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Unknown
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
C

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
35300 →
GeoNames ID
11103021 →
Wikidata
Q1926186 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal breakwater
Shelter
Good

Region

Subdivision
GB-CON
Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
English Channel
Latitude
50.2689°
Longitude
-4.7832°

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Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Mevagissey is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Spy House Point Lighthouse at 6.3 NM to the NE. Other aids include Falmouth Area Lighthouses (11.8 NM SW), St. Austell Area Lighthouses (13.6 NM ENE), Queen Anne's Battery Range Rear (25.2 NM ENE), Hayle Old Rear (25.5 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 Mevagissey?

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The Port of Mevagissey 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 Mevagissey?

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You can track vessels near Mevagissey (GBMVG) 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 Mevagissey?

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The Port of Mevagissey is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBMVG — 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 GBMVG 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 Mevagissey?

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The Port of Mevagissey 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.