Port of Salt End

GBSED🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Salt End

Salt End is a dock facility located on the north bank of the Humber Estuary in the East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom. It handles bulk liquid and dry bulk cargo. The port is equipped with tugs and requires pilots for navigation.

Background
Salt End or Saltend is a hamlet in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England, in an area known as Holderness. It is situated on the north bank of the Humber Estuary just outside the Hull eastern boundary on the A1033 road. It forms part of the civil parish of Preston.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
5ft
Tidal Range
6ft
Elevation
2m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile, Floating
Drydock
Medium
Repair Code
A

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
31660 →
GeoNames ID
12095370 →
Wikidata
Q687906 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
GBSED
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Time Zone
UTC+0
Feature Type
DCK (Dock)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
River tide gate
Shelter
Excellent

Region

Subdivision
GB-ERY
Body of Water
River Hull
Latitude
53.7333°
Longitude
-0.2333°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Salt End?

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The approach to Salt End is supported by 3 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Haile Sand Fort Lighthouse at 15.3 NM to the SE. Other aids include Britische Leuchttürme auf historischen Postkarten (23.6 NM NNE), Orfordness Low (36.5 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Salt End?

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The Port of Salt End 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 Salt End?

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You can track vessels near Salt End (GBSED) 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 Salt End?

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The Port of Salt End is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBSED — 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 GBSED 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 Salt End?

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The Port of Salt End 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.