Port of Santon

IMSAN🇮🇲Isle of Man

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About Port of Santon

Also known as: Douglas Ferry Port, Douglas Harbour, Douglas Port

Santon is a small port located in Douglas Harbour on the Isle of Man. It serves as a local harbor, primarily handling leisure craft and small fishing vessels. The port offers limited facilities, catering to the needs of its immediate maritime community.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
9m

Region

Body of Water
Douglas Harbour
Latitude
54.1167°
Longitude
-4.5833°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
IMSAN
Country
🇮🇲Isle of Man
Time Zone
UTC+0
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
9796394 →
Wikidata
Q5301569 →
Official Site
www.gov.im →
Seamark Type
harbour
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Santon is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Isle of Whithorn Lighthouse at 35.7 NM to the NNE. Other aids include Crammag Head (38.8 NM NNW), Killyleagh (40.9 NM WNW), Pladdy Lug (43.6 NM WNW), Portpatrick Range Rear (47.4 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Santon?

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The Port of Santon 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 Santon?

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You can track vessels near Santon (IMSAN) 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 Santon?

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The Port of Santon is a port in IM. Its UN/LOCODE is IMSAN — 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 IMSAN mean?

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The first two characters, IM, are the ISO country code for IM. 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 Santon?

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The Port of Santon 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.