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Port of Bossuit

BEBSU🇧🇪Belgium

Port Location

About Port of Bossuit

Also known as: Canal de Roubaix, Canal de l'Espierre, Canal de l'Espierres

Bossuit is a canal port in West Flanders, Belgium. It serves as a transshipment point for goods moving along the canal network. Vessel types and specific cargo handled are not detailed.

Background
Bossuit is a village in the Belgian province of West Flanders and is a submunicipality of Avelgem. It was an independent municipality until 1977. It covers an area of 198 ha and had 441 inhabitants.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
13m

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2798627 →
Wikidata
Q1021461 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
BE-VWV
Area
Inland, Europe
Latitude
50.7510°
Longitude
3.4108°

Nearby Vessels

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Bossuit?+
The approach to Bossuit is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Oostende Entrance Range Front Lighthouse at 34 NM to the NNW. Other aids include Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Rear (35.9 NM NNW), Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Front (36.1 NM NNW), Zeebrugge Inner Harbor Range Rear (36.2 NM NNW), Oostende Entrance Range Rear (37.6 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Bossuit?+
The Port of Bossuit 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 Bossuit?+
You can track vessels near Bossuit (BEBSU) 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 BEBSU on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Bossuit?+
The Port of Bossuit 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 Bossuit?+
BOSSUIT (UN/Locode: BEBSU), Belgium is a seaport located at approximately 50.75101° N, 3.41077° E.
Where is the Port of Bossuit located?+
Coordinates: 50.75101° N, 3.41077° E. Nearby terminals/ports:ORROIR — UN/Locode: BEORR — 50.75000° N, 3.47000° EKERKHOVE — UN/Locode: BEKHN — 50.80000° N, 3.50000° ETOURNAI (DOORNIK) — UN/Locode: BETRN — 50.60000° N, 3.38333° E
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Bossuit?+
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 Bossuit?+
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 Bossuit?+
Vessel types historically calling: Unspecified.