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Port of Eben-Emael

BE9IR🇧🇪Belgium

Port Location

About Port of Eben-Emael

Also known as: Canal Liege-Maastricht, Canal Liége-Maastricht, Canal de Liege, Canal de Liége, Kanaal Luik-Maastricht, Kanaal van Luik

Eben-Emael is a canal port located in Belgium on the Albert Canal, near the Dutch border. Established in 1932, it serves as a transit point for inland waterway traffic.

Background
Fort Eben-Emael is an inactive Belgian fortress located between Liège and Maastricht, on the Belgian-Dutch border, near the Albert Canal, outside the village of Ében-Émael. It was designed to defend Belgium from a German attack across the narrow belt of Dutch territory in the region. Constructed in 1931–1935, it was reputed to be impregnable and, at the time, the largest in the world.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
46m

Region

Subdivision
BE-WLG
Latitude
50.8000°
Longitude
5.6667°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2783075 →
Wikidata
Q947912 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.fort-eben-emael.be →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
BE9IR
Country
🇧🇪Belgium
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port

History

Established
1932

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Frequently Asked Questions

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Eben-Emael?+
The Port of Eben-Emael 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 Eben-Emael?+
You can track vessels near Eben-Emael (BE9IR) 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 BE9IR on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Eben-Emael?+
The Port of Eben-Emael operates in the UTC+1 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.