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Port of Sandown

GBSDO🇬🇧United Kingdom

Port Location

About Port of Sandown

Also known as: Bembridge Harbour, Brading Harbour

Sandown is a harbor located on the south-east coast of the Isle of Wight, England. It serves as a local port, primarily handling leisure craft and small vessels. The harbor offers shelter within Sandown Bay.

Background
Sandown is a seaside resort and civil parish on the south-east coast of the Isle of Wight, England. The neighbouring resort of Shanklin and the settlement of Lake are sited just to the south of the town. Sandown has a population of 7,125 according to the 2021 Census, and the three Sandown Bay settlements form a built-up area of more than 20,000 inhabitants. Sandown is the Bay's northernmost town, with its easily accessible, sandy beaches running continuously from the cliffs below Battery Gardens in the south to Yaverland in the north.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
10m

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2654989 →
Wikidata
Q516605 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
GB-IOW
Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
English Channel
Latitude
50.6521°
Longitude
-1.1522°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Sandown?+
The approach to Sandown is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Trinity House Lightship 1 Haslar Marina Lighthouse at 8.5 NM to the N with a nominal range of 2 NM. Other aids include Calshot Castle (11.4 NM NW), Chichester District Lightbeacons (14.7 NM ENE), Pagham Yacht Club (17.3 NM ENE), Southampton City Lightship and Lighthouses (17.4 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 Sandown?+
The Port of Sandown 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 Sandown?+
You can track vessels near Sandown (GBSDO) 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 GBSDO on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Sandown?+
The Port of Sandown 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.