Port profile · GBPTB

Port of Port Talbot

Live map, verified port identifiers and location information for Port Talbot in United Kingdom.

Port Information

Port namePort Talbot
UN/LOCODEGBPTB
CountryUnited Kingdom
Port typePort
Latitude51.5786500
Longitude-3.7983720
Maritime areaUK Coast & Atlantic
Local areaBristol Channel

Live Vessel Map

Live AIS map provided by VesselFinder. Positions may be delayed or incomplete and must not be used for navigation.

About Port Talbot Port

Port Talbot Port is a verified port location in United Kingdom. It is recorded in the Ship-Tracker Port Master with the UN/LOCODE GBPTB and the coordinates 51.5786500, -3.7983720. This profile brings together the port identity, regional position and map-based vessel information in one place. The page uses structured source fields rather than unverified descriptions of terminals, cargo volumes or facilities.

Port Location

The recorded position places Port Talbot within Bristol Channel and the wider UK Coast & Atlantic maritime area. The location map is centred on the verified coordinates from the Port Master. It can be used to understand the port’s geographic setting and its relationship to surrounding coastal and maritime locations. Coordinates are identifiers for the mapped position and should not be used as navigational instructions.

Map position is based on the verified port coordinates shown above.

Live vessel tracking near Port Talbot

The live vessel map provides an external AIS view around Port Talbot Port. Depending on coverage, visitors may see vessels reported near the selected coordinates and can open available vessel details through the map provider. AIS positions can be delayed, incomplete or temporarily unavailable. The map is therefore intended for general information and vessel discovery, not for navigation, safety decisions or confirmation of an arrival time.

Nearby Ports

Nearby port locations calculated from the Port Master include Swansea, Barry, Cardiff, Ilfracombe, Penarth, Newport. They are ordered geographically from the verified coordinates and help visitors explore the surrounding port network. A nearby-port name becomes an internal link only when a valid Ship-Tracker WordPress page and mapping exist; no destination URL is invented for an unavailable page.

Swansea
GBSWA · GB
Barry
GBBYG · GB
Cardiff
GBCDF · GB
Ilfracombe
GBILF · GB
Penarth
GBPNH · GB
Newport
GBNPT · GB

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Port Talbot Port located?

The verified position is latitude 51.5786500 and longitude -3.7983720 in United Kingdom.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port Talbot?

The UN/LOCODE recorded for Port Talbot is GBPTB.

Can I view vessels near Port Talbot Port?

Yes. The page includes a VesselFinder AIS map centred on the port coordinates. Coverage and reported positions may vary.

Is the vessel map suitable for navigation?

No. The embedded AIS map is for general information only and must not be used for navigation or safety decisions.

Which ports are near Port Talbot?

The page calculates nearby ports from verified Port Master coordinates. Current nearby results include Swansea, Barry, Cardiff, Ilfracombe, Penarth, Newport.

Sources & Data Notes

Port identity and coordinates are provided from the controlled Ship-Tracker Port Master snapshot. Live AIS positions are displayed through the embedded VesselFinder service and may be delayed, incomplete or unavailable.