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Port of Chercq

BECRQ🇧🇪Belgium

Port Location

About Port of Chercq

Also known as: Canal Pommeroeul-Antoing, Canal d'Antoing, Canal d'Antoing a Pommeroeul, Canal d'Antoing à Pommeroeul, Canal de Pommeroeul, Canal de Pommeroeul a Antoing

Chercq is a canal port located in Belgium. It serves as a transshipment point for goods moving along the Scheldt river system. The port handles bulk cargo and is accessible to barges and smaller inland vessels.

Background
Chercq est un village au bord de l'Escaut, dans le Hainaut, en Belgique. Administrativement il fait partie de la ville belge de Tournai, située en Wallonie picarde et en Flandre romane. C'était une commune à part entière avant la fusion des communes de 1977.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
33m

Region

Subdivision
BE-WHT
Latitude
50.5833°
Longitude
3.4000°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2788783 →
Wikidata
Q2294297 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Chercq?+
The approach to Chercq is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Oostende Entrance Range Front Lighthouse at 42.7 NM to the NNW. Other aids include Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Rear (45.7 NM N), Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Front (45.9 NM N), Zeebrugge Inner Harbor Range Rear (46 NM N), Oostende Entrance Range Rear (47.4 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 Chercq?+
The Port of Chercq 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 Chercq?+
You can track vessels near Chercq (BECRQ) 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 BECRQ on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Chercq?+
The Port of Chercq 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.