Port of Portavogie

GBPVG🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Portavogie

Portavogie is a small fishing harbor located on the eastern coast of the Ards Peninsula in Northern Ireland. It primarily serves the local fishing fleet, handling catches of whitefish and shellfish.

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Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
GB-ARD
Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
Irish Sea
Latitude
54.4579°
Longitude
-5.4373°

Identification

UN/LOCODE
GBPVG
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Time Zone
UTC+0

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Portavogie is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Pladdy Lug Lighthouse at 7.7 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Killyleagh (8.3 NM WSW), Crammag Head (23 NM NE), Portpatrick Range Rear (25.6 NM NNE), Carnlough North Pier (33.7 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 Portavogie?

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The Port of Portavogie 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 Portavogie?

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You can track vessels near Portavogie (GBPVG) 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 Portavogie?

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The Port of Portavogie is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBPVG — 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 GBPVG 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 Portavogie?

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The Port of Portavogie 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.