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Port of Sidlesham

GBSES🇬🇧United Kingdom

Port Location

About Port of Sidlesham

Sidlesham is an anchorage located on the Manhood Peninsula in West Sussex, England. It serves as a sheltered mooring area.

Background
Sidlesham is a small village and civil parish, on the Manhood Peninsula, five kilometres (3 miles) south of Chichester in the Chichester District of West Sussex, England. It has a small primary school. The area has had a prebendary since medieval times. The 13th-century church of St Mary Our Lady is built of stone rubble, not the usual flint of the area.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-9999m

Region

Subdivision
GB-WSX
Latitude
50.7833°
Longitude
-0.7833°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
GBSES
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Time Zone
UTC+0
Feature Type
ANCH (Anchorage)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2640616 →
Wikidata
Q2242263 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.sidlesham.org →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Sidlesham?+
The approach to Sidlesham is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Pagham Yacht Club Lighthouse at 2 NM to the ESE. Other aids include Chichester District Lightbeacons (4.6 NM S), Littlehampton East Pier Range Rear (9.2 NM E), Littlehampton Approaches (11.1 NM E), Trinity House Lightship 1 Haslar Marina (12.6 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Sidlesham?+
The Port of Sidlesham 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 Sidlesham?+
You can track vessels near Sidlesham (GBSES) 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 GBSES on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Sidlesham?+
The Port of Sidlesham 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.