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Port of Boekhoute

BEBHE🇧🇪Belgium

Port Location

About Port of Boekhoute

Also known as: Canal Leopold, Canal Léopold, Leopold Canal, Leopoldkanaal, Leopoldvaart

Boekhoute is a canal port located in Belgium, near the Dutch border. It serves as a local waterway access point.

Background
Boekhoute is a village in the Belgian province of East Flanders and is a submunicipality of Assenede. It was an independent municipality until the municipal reorganization of 1977. Boekhoute is located near the border with the Netherlands, in the Meetjesland. The northwestern part of the village is located in the Laurijnepolder.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
2m

Region

Subdivision
BE-VOV
Latitude
51.2500°
Longitude
3.7167°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2792858 →
Wikidata
Q12986 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Boekhoute?+
The approach to Boekhoute is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Front Lighthouse at 19.6 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Rear (19.8 NM WNW), Zeebrugge Inner Harbor Range Rear (20.4 NM WNW), Oostende Entrance Range Rear (20.6 NM WNW), Verklikker (28.5 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Boekhoute?+
The Port of Boekhoute 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 Boekhoute?+
You can track vessels near Boekhoute (BEBHE) 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 BEBHE on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Boekhoute?+
The Port of Boekhoute 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.