Port profile · GBSSS

Port of Sharpness

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

Port Information

Port nameSharpness
UN/LOCODEGBSSS
CountryUnited Kingdom
Port typePort
Latitude51.7224200
Longitude-2.4755720
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 Sharpness Port

Sharpness Port is a verified port location in United Kingdom. It is recorded in the Ship-Tracker Port Master with the UN/LOCODE GBSSS and the coordinates 51.7224200, -2.4755720. 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 Sharpness 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 Sharpness

The live vessel map provides an external AIS view around Sharpness 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 Chepstow, Gloucester, Avonmouth, Portbury, Bird Port, 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.

Chepstow
GBCHT · GB
Gloucester
GBGLO · GB
Avonmouth
GBAVO · GB
Portbury
GBPRU · GB
Bird Port
GB
Newport
GBNPT · GB

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Sharpness Port located?

The verified position is latitude 51.7224200 and longitude -2.4755720 in United Kingdom.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Sharpness?

The UN/LOCODE recorded for Sharpness is GBSSS.

Can I view vessels near Sharpness 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 Sharpness?

The page calculates nearby ports from verified Port Master coordinates. Current nearby results include Chepstow, Gloucester, Avonmouth, Portbury, Bird Port, 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.