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Port of Astene

BEAST🇧🇪Belgium

Port Location

About Port of Astene

Also known as: Afleidingskanaal der Leie, Afleidingskanaal van de Leie, Canal de Schipdonck, Canal de derivation de la Lys, Kanaal de Derivation, Kanaal van Shipdonk

Astene is a canal port located in East Flanders, Belgium, situated along the Leie River. It serves as a transit point for inland waterway vessels.

Background
Astene is a village and deelgemeente (sub-municipality) in the municipality of Deinze in the Belgian province of East Flanders. The village is located along the Leie River and about 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) south-west of Ghent.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
4m

Region

Subdivision
BE-VOV
Latitude
50.9833°
Longitude
3.5500°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2792946 →
Wikidata
Q2868389 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Astene?+
The approach to Astene is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Rear Lighthouse at 24.7 NM to the NNW. Other aids include Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Front (24.8 NM NNW), Zeebrugge Inner Harbor Range Rear (25.2 NM NNW), Oostende Entrance Range Rear (26.4 NM NNW), Oostende Entrance Range Front (27.6 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 Astene?+
The Port of Astene 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 Astene?+
You can track vessels near Astene (BEAST) 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 BEAST on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Astene?+
The Port of Astene 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.