Port of Southampton
Live map, verified port identifiers and location information for Southampton in United Kingdom.
Port Information
Live Vessel Map
Live AIS map provided by VesselFinder. Positions may be delayed or incomplete and must not be used for navigation.
Southampton Ship Tracker & Vessel Activity
Use the live vessel map on this page to explore reported ship activity around Southampton and the recorded English Channel area. Public AIS data can help identify vessels operating near the port and connect visitors with available ship profiles.
Combine the live map with the nearby-port links and Ship-Tracker.org vessel database to explore maritime traffic around this port. AIS coverage and update intervals vary, so reported positions may be delayed, incomplete or temporarily unavailable.
About Southampton Port
Southampton Port is a verified port location in United Kingdom. It is recorded in the Ship-Tracker Port Master with the UN/LOCODE GBSOU and the coordinates 50.8981700, -1.4205030. 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 Southampton within English 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 Southampton
The live vessel map provides an external AIS view around Southampton 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 Fawley, Lymington, Sway, Cowes, Yarmouth, Solent. 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.
Ports in United Kingdom
Explore published port profiles across United Kingdom in the Ship-Tracker.org port directory.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Southampton Port located?
The verified position is latitude 50.8981700 and longitude -1.4205030 in United Kingdom.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Southampton?
The UN/LOCODE recorded for Southampton is GBSOU.
Can I view vessels near Southampton 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 Southampton?
The page calculates nearby ports from verified Port Master coordinates. Current nearby results include Fawley, Lymington, Sway, Cowes, Yarmouth, Solent.
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.