Port of Scarcliffe

GBSF5🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Scarcliffe

Also known as: Sheffield Canal, Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation

Scarcliffe is a canal port located in Derbyshire, England. It serves as a point of transit for vessels navigating the inland waterways of the United Kingdom.

Background
Scarcliffe is a village and civil parish in the Bolsover district of Derbyshire, England. It is sometimes called Scarcliffe with Palterton. The population of the parish at the 2001 UK Census was 5,211, increasing to 5,288 at the 2011 Census.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
76m

Region

Subdivision
GB-DBY
Latitude
53.3500°
Longitude
-1.4333°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
GBSF5
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Time Zone
UTC+0
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2638076 →
Wikidata
Q2316430 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Scarcliffe is supported by 1 navigation aid within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Orfordness Low Lighthouse at 35.9 NM to the ESE. Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Scarcliffe?

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The Port of Scarcliffe 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 Scarcliffe?

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You can track vessels near Scarcliffe (GBSF5) 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 Scarcliffe?

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The Port of Scarcliffe is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBSF5 — 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 GBSF5 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 Scarcliffe?

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The Port of Scarcliffe 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.