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Port of Bishopsteignton

GBPQT🇬🇧United Kingdom

Port Location

About Port of Bishopsteignton

Bishopsteignton is a pier facility located in Devon, United Kingdom. It serves as a harbor for local vessels.

Background
Bishopsteignton is a village and civil parish in South Devon, England, between Newton Abbot and Teignmouth, close to the Teign Estuary. The village is on a steep hill, and has a post office and pharmacy and a small, family-run village shop. The village school has about 180 pupils. The electoral ward had a population of 2,570 at the 2011 census.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
0ft
Tidal Range
4ft
Elevation
1m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile
Drydock
U
Repair Code
C

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
35415 →
GeoNames ID
11102879 →
Wikidata
Q1217742 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.bishopsteignton.org.uk →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
GBPQT
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Time Zone
UTC+0
Feature Type
PIER (Pier)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
River natural
Shelter
Fair

Region

Subdivision
GB-DEV
Latitude
50.5500°
Longitude
-3.5333°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Bishopsteignton?+
The approach to Bishopsteignton is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Teignbridge District Lighthouses Lighthouse at 1.5 NM to the ESE. Other aids include Torbay Borough Lighthouses (8.7 NM S), Kingswear Daymark (12.3 NM S), Queen Anne's Battery Range Rear (25.8 NM WSW), St. Austell Area Lighthouses (37.1 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Bishopsteignton?+
The Port of Bishopsteignton 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 Bishopsteignton?+
You can track vessels near Bishopsteignton (GBPQT) 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 GBPQT on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Bishopsteignton?+
The Port of Bishopsteignton 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.