Port of Skegness

GBSKE🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Skegness

Skegness Pier is a pleasure pier located on the coast of Lincolnshire, England. Originally built in 1881, it served steamboat routes. Today, it functions primarily as a tourist attraction.

Background
Skegness Pier is a pleasure pier in Skegness, Lincolnshire, England. Opened in June 1881, it was at the time the fourth longest in England, originally stretching a length of 1,844 ft (562 m). When originally built, it was a T-shaped pier with a saloon/concert hall at the pier head. Steamboat trips ran from the pier to Norfolk until 1910.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
3m

Region

Subdivision
GB-LIN
Latitude
53.1500°
Longitude
0.3333°

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Type
Name
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
GBSKE
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Time Zone
UTC+0
Feature Type
PIER (Pier)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11153262 →
Wikidata
Q48769165 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Skegness is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Brancaster Harbour Lighthouse at 15.2 NM to the SE. Other aids include Holbeach Range Southeast End (18.9 NM SSW), West Nene (21 NM SSW), Haile Sand Fort (25.5 NM NNW), Orfordness Low (29.8 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 Skegness?

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The Port of Skegness 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 Skegness?

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You can track vessels near Skegness (GBSKE) 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 Skegness?

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The Port of Skegness is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBSKE — 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 GBSKE 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 Skegness?

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The Port of Skegness 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.