Port of Pocklington

GBPKL🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Pocklington

Pocklington is a port located in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It serves as a point of access for the surrounding region.

Background
Pocklington is a market town and civil parish at the foot of the Yorkshire Wolds in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. At the 2021 United Kingdom census, its population was 10,123. It lies 13 miles (21 km) east of York, and 22 miles (35 km) north-west of Hull.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
3m

Region

Subdivision
GB-ERY
Latitude
53.6000°
Longitude
-0.7500°

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Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
12196021 →
Wikidata
Q2001413 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Pocklington is supported by 3 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Haile Sand Fort Lighthouse at 28.2 NM to the E. Other aids include Orfordness Low (28.8 NM SSE), Britische Leuchttürme auf historischen Postkarten (38.9 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Pocklington?

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The Port of Pocklington 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 Pocklington?

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You can track vessels near Pocklington (GBPKL) 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 Pocklington?

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The Port of Pocklington is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBPKL — 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 GBPKL 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 Pocklington?

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The Port of Pocklington 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.