Port of Hoverton

The approach to Hoverton is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is North Norfolk District Lighthouses Lighthouse at 10.9 NM to the SE. Other aids include Brancaster Harbour (24.1 NM W), Lowestoft Lighthouses (31.5 NM SSE), West Nene (40.2 NM W), Holbeach Range Southeast End (41 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Hoverton 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.

You can track vessels near Hoverton (GBNFK) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for GBNFK on the live map.

The Port of Hoverton is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBNFK — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

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.

The Port of Hoverton 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.