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Port of Balen

BEBLE🇧🇪Belgium

Port Location

About Port of Balen

Also known as: Canal d'Embranchement vers Hasselt, Hasselt Branch, Kanaal Dessel-Kwaadmechelen

Balen is a canal port in Belgium's Antwerp province. It handles general cargo and is operated by Nyrstar.

Background
Balen est une commune néerlandophone de Belgique située en Région flamande dans la province d'Anvers.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
24m

Region

Subdivision
BE-VAN
Latitude
51.1667°
Longitude
5.1500°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2799508 →
Wikidata
Q723651 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.balen.be →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

History

Operator (Wikidata ID)
Nyrstar

Nearby Vessels

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Frequently Asked Questions

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Balen?+
The Port of Balen 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 Balen?+
You can track vessels near Balen (BEBLE) 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 BEBLE on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Balen?+
The Port of Balen 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.
What is the Port of Balen?+
BALEN (UN/Locode: BEBLE), Belgium is a seaport located at approximately 51.17000° N, 5.15000° E.
Where is the Port of Balen located?+
Coordinates: 51.17000° N, 5.15000° E. Nearby terminals/ports:MOL — UN/Locode: BEMLO — 51.18000° N, 5.10000° EMEERHOUT — UN/Locode: BEMEH — 51.13000° N, 5.08000° EDESSEL — UN/Locode: BEDSE — 51.22562° N, 5.11667° E
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Balen?+
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.
What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Balen?+
Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): not available; air services: not available; rail: not available; ETA message: not required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: not available; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.
What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Balen?+
Vessel types historically calling: General Cargo.