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Port of STROOD

GBSTD🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of STROOD

This dockyard is situated on the northwest bank of the River Medway in Kent, England. It serves as a port with compulsory pilotage and tug assistance.

Background
Strood is a town in the unitary authority of Medway in Kent, South East England. Strood forms a conurbation with neighbouring towns Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham. It lies on the northwest bank of the River Medway at its lowest bridging point.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
2ft
Tidal Range
4ft
Elevation
9m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile
Drydock
Large
Repair Code
C

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
31390 →
GeoNames ID
11821226 →
Wikidata
Q1808441 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
GBSTD
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Time Zone
UTC+0
Feature Type
DCKY (Dockyard)

Classification

Type
Marina
Harbor Type
River basin
Shelter
Good

Region

Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
North Sea
Latitude
51.3861°
Longitude
0.4939°

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Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to STROOD is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Trinity House Lightship 88 ex-Lord Nelson Lighthouse at 0.7 NM to the SW. Other aids include Irish Lightship Albatross (2.8 NM ENE), Medway Council Area: River Medway Lightships (2.8 NM ENE), Trinity House Lightship 21 Seven Stones (4.3 NM NNW), Gravesham Borough Lighthouses (7.1 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of STROOD?

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The Port of STROOD 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 STROOD?

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You can track vessels near STROOD (GBSTD) 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 GBSTD on the live map.

Where is the Port of STROOD?

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The Port of STROOD is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBSTD — 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 GBSTD 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 STROOD?

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The Port of STROOD 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.