Port of Sturton by Stow

The approach to Sturton by Stow is supported by 4 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Orfordness Low Lighthouse at 10.9 NM to the SSE. Other aids include Haile Sand Fort (28.2 NM ENE), Holbeach Range Southeast End (40.3 NM SE), West Nene (42.8 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Sturton by Stow 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.

You can track vessels near Sturton by Stow (GBURT) 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 GBURT on the live map.

The Port of Sturton by Stow is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBURT — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

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.

The Port of Sturton by Stow 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.