Port of Prenton/Birkenhead

GBPBM🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Prenton/Birkenhead

Also known as: Alfred Basin

This dockland facility is located on the River Mersey in Northwest England. It is a significant port for handling bulk cargo and features extensive drydock capabilities.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
6ft
Tidal Range
6ft
Elevation
8m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile, Floating
Drydock
Medium
Repair Code
A

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
34690 →
GeoNames ID
11610202 →
Wikidata
Q24677900 →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
GBPBM
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Time Zone
UTC+0
Feature Type
DCK (Dock)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
River tide gate
Shelter
Excellent

Region

Subdivision
GB-WRL
Latitude
53.3667°
Longitude
-3.0333°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Prenton/Birkenhead?

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The approach to Prenton/Birkenhead is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Woodside Landing Stage North Lighthouse at 2 NM to the NNE. Other aids include Formby (10.4 NM N), Lytham-St.-Anne's (22.3 NM N), Blackpool Tower (27 NM N), Cockersands High (Plover Scar Range Rear) (37.4 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Prenton/Birkenhead?

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The Port of Prenton/Birkenhead 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 Prenton/Birkenhead?

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You can track vessels near Prenton/Birkenhead (GBPBM) 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 Prenton/Birkenhead?

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The Port of Prenton/Birkenhead is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBPBM — 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 GBPBM 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 Prenton/Birkenhead?

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The Port of Prenton/Birkenhead 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.