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Port of Porlock

GBPRZ🇬🇧United Kingdom

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Porlock is an anchorage located on the coast of Somerset, England. It is a small, fully sheltered anchorage suitable for vessels of various sizes. Pilotage is compulsory.

Background
Porlock is a coastal village in Somerset, England, 5 miles (8 km) west of Minehead. At the 2011 census, the village had a population of 1,440.
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Channel Depth
2ft
Tidal Range
7ft
Elevation
-9999m
Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
No
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
C
UN/LOCODE
GBPRZ
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Time Zone
UTC+0
Feature Type
ANCH (Anchorage)
Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal breakwater
Shelter
Fair
Subdivision
GB-SOM
Latitude
51.2000°
Longitude
-3.4167°
Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Porlock?

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The approach to Porlock is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Western Somerset Lighthouses Lighthouse at 3.5 NM to the ESE. Other aids include Hinkley Point (10.7 NM E), Burnham-on-Sea Seafront Range Rear (15.9 NM E), Instow Range Front (29.9 NM WSW), Trinity House Lightship 72 Juno (31.3 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Porlock?

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The Port of Porlock 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 Porlock?

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You can track vessels near Porlock (GBPRZ) 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 GBPRZ on the live map.

Where is the Port of Porlock?

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The Port of Porlock is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBPRZ — 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 GBPRZ 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 Porlock?

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The Port of Porlock 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.