Port of South Hayling

GBSHG🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of South Hayling

Also known as: Langston Harbour, Langstone Harbour

South Hayling is a harbor located on Hayling Island in Hampshire, England. It serves as a local port facility.

Background
South Hayling is a village and former civil parish on Hayling Island, about 5 miles from Havant, in the Havant district, in the county of Hampshire, England. In 2020 it had an estimated population of 15,948. South Hayling BUA's classification is a "smaller seaside town". In 1931 the parish had a population of 3254. On 1 April 1932 the parish was abolished and merged with Havant.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-9999m

Region

Subdivision
GB-HAM
Latitude
50.7833°
Longitude
-0.9667°

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Name
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Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2644909 →
Wikidata
Q41491293 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of South Hayling?

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The approach to South Hayling is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Trinity House Lightship 1 Haslar Marina Lighthouse at 5.7 NM to the W with a nominal range of 2 NM. Other aids include Chichester District Lightbeacons (8.7 NM ESE), Pagham Yacht Club (8.8 NM E), Calshot Castle (15.1 NM W), Littlehampton East Pier Range Rear (16.2 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of South Hayling?

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The Port of South Hayling 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 South Hayling?

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You can track vessels near South Hayling (GBSHG) 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 South Hayling?

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The Port of South Hayling is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBSHG — 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 GBSHG 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 South Hayling?

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The Port of South Hayling 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.