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Port of Aalter

BEAAL🇧🇪Belgium

Port Location

About Port of Aalter

Also known as: Canal Gang-Beuges, Canal Ostende-Gand, Canal de Bruges, Canal de Bruges a Gand, Canal de Bruges à Gand, Canal de Gand

Aalter is a canal port situated in East Flanders, Belgium, between Bruges and Ghent. It serves as a transit point for inland waterway vessels.

Background
Aalter is a municipality located between Bruges and Ghent in the Belgian province of East Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Aalter, Bellem, Lotenhulle, Poeke, Knesselare and Ursel. It is bordered on the north by Maldegem, on the east by Zomergem and Nevele, on the south by Deinze, and on the west by the province of West Flanders. The mayor is Pieter De Crem.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
1m

Region

Subdivision
BE-VOV
Latitude
51.0833°
Longitude
3.4500°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2783076 →
Wikidata
Q300970 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.aalter.be →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Aalter?+
The approach to Aalter is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Rear Lighthouse at 17.6 NM to the NNW. Other aids include Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Front (17.7 NM NNW), Zeebrugge Inner Harbor Range Rear (18.1 NM NNW), Oostende Entrance Range Rear (19.3 NM NNW), Oostende Entrance Range Front (21.4 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Aalter?+
The Port of Aalter 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 Aalter?+
You can track vessels near Aalter (BEAAL) 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 BEAAL on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Aalter?+
The Port of Aalter 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.