Port of Newport

GBNPO🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Newport

This port is located on the Isle of Wight, United Kingdom. It is a small, sheltered harbor.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
5ft
Tidal Range
3ft
Elevation
10m

Operations & Services

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

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
35550 →
GeoNames ID
11886636 →
Wikidata
Q96440268 →
Official Site
gracesbakery.uk →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
River natural
Shelter
Good

Region

Subdivision
GB-IOW
Latitude
50.7000°
Longitude
-1.2833°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Newport is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Calshot Castle Lighthouse at 6 NM to the NNW. Other aids include Trinity House Lightship 1 Haslar Marina (8.4 NM NE), Southampton City Lightship and Lighthouses (12.6 NM NNW), Chichester District Lightbeacons (19.4 NM E), Pagham Yacht Club (21.2 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Newport?

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The Port of Newport 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 Newport?

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You can track vessels near Newport (GBNPO) 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 Newport?

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The Port of Newport is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBNPO — 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 GBNPO 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 Newport?

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The Port of Newport 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.