Port of Shanklin

GBSAI🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Shanklin

Also known as: Bembridge Harbour, Brading Harbour

Shanklin is a harbor located on the Isle of Wight, England, situated on Sandown Bay. It primarily serves as a small harbor for local vessels and recreational craft.

Background
Shanklin is a seaside resort town and civil parish on the Isle of Wight, England, located on Sandown Bay. Shanklin is the southernmost of three settlements which occupy the bay, and is close to Lake and Sandown. The sandy beach, its Old Village and a wooded ravine, Shanklin Chine, are its main attractions. The esplanade along the beach is occupied by hotels and restaurants for the most part, and is one of the most tourist-oriented parts of the town. The other is the Old Village, at the top of Shanklin Chine.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
10m

Region

Subdivision
GB-IOW
Latitude
50.6167°
Longitude
-1.1833°

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UN/LOCODE
GBSAI
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Time Zone
UTC+0
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2654989 →
Wikidata
Q588146 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.shanklintowncouncil.gov.uk →
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Shanklin is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Trinity House Lightship 1 Haslar Marina Lighthouse at 10.8 NM to the NNE with a nominal range of 2 NM. Other aids include Calshot Castle (12.3 NM NW), Chichester District Lightbeacons (16.5 NM ENE), Southampton City Lightship and Lighthouses (18.7 NM NNW), Pagham Yacht Club (19.3 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Shanklin?

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The Port of Shanklin 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 Shanklin?

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You can track vessels near Shanklin (GBSAI) 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 Shanklin?

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The Port of Shanklin is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBSAI — 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 GBSAI 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 Shanklin?

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The Port of Shanklin 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.