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Port of Thundersley

GBRSL🇬🇧United Kingdom

Port Location

About Port of Thundersley

Thundersley is a port located in the Thames Estuary, southeast England. It serves as a maritime facility within the GB-ESS region.

Background
Thundersley is a town in the Castle Point borough of southeast Essex, England. It sits on a clay ridge shared with Basildon and Hadleigh, 31 miles (50 km) east of Charing Cross, London. The ecclesiastical parish of Thundersley St Peter takes in Daws Heath to the east.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-9999m

Region

Subdivision
GB-ESS
Body of Water
Thames Estuary
Latitude
51.5500°
Longitude
0.5833°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
13535656 →
Wikidata
Q2139560 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Thundersley?+
The approach to Thundersley is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Trinity House Lightship 21 Seven Stones Lighthouse at 8 NM to the SW. Other aids include Irish Lightship Albatross (8.4 NM S), Medway Council Area: River Medway Lightships (8.4 NM S), Thurrock Yacht Club (10.8 NM WSW), Trinity House Lightship 38 Gull (10.8 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 Thundersley?+
The Port of Thundersley 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 Thundersley?+
You can track vessels near Thundersley (GBRSL) 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 GBRSL on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Thundersley?+
The Port of Thundersley 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.