Port of Adinkerke

BEADK🇧🇪Belgium

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About Port of Adinkerke

Also known as: Canal de Bergues, Canal de Bergues a Furnes, Canal de Bergues a Veurne, Canal de Bergues à Furnes, Canal de Bergues à Veurne, Canal de la Basse Colme

Adinkerke is a canal port located in western Belgium, near the French border. It primarily serves as a transit point for goods moving along the canal system.

Background
Adinkerke is a village in the municipality of De Panne in western Belgium close to the French border. It forms a conurbation with the coastal town of De Panne, which in turn is part of the west Belgian coastal conurbation. Adinkerke railway station is also the western terminus of the Belgian coast tram line to De Panne; Nieuwpoort, Ostend and beyond. Near the city is Plopsaland, formerly Meli Park.

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Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2784801 →
Wikidata
Q301745 →
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Identification

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

Region

Subdivision
BE-VWV
Latitude
51.0667°
Longitude
2.6000°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Adinkerke?

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The approach to Adinkerke is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Dunkerque Jetée Est Lighthouse at 8.7 NM to the W. Other aids include Oostende Entrance Range Front (15.9 NM NE), Calais Gare Maritime (18.9 NM WSW), Zeebrugge Inner Harbor Range Rear (27.6 NM NE), Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Rear (28 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Adinkerke?

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The Port of Adinkerke 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 Adinkerke?

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You can track vessels near Adinkerke (BEADK) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Adinkerke?

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The Port of Adinkerke is a port in BE. Its UN/LOCODE is BEADK — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE BEADK mean?

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The first two characters, BE, are the ISO country code for BE. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Adinkerke?

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The Port of Adinkerke 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.