Port of Doel

BEDEL🇧🇪Belgium

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Port of Doel BEDEL

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About Port of Doel

Doel is a Belgian port situated on the Scheldt river. It serves as a component of the larger Port of Antwerp, facilitating cargo handling and vessel traffic in the region.

Background
Doel is a subdivision of the municipality of Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht the Flemish province of East Flanders in Belgium. It is located near the river the Scheldt, in a polder of the Waasland. Since 1965, there have been plans to extend the Port of Antwerp into Doel and demolish the village. However, protests have caused a stalemate. On 30 March 2022, a deal was reached and the village is allowed to exist.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
8m

Region

Subdivision
BE-VOV
Body of Water
Scheldt
Latitude
51.3167°
Longitude
4.2667°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
BEDEL
Country
🇧🇪Belgium
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
12196039 →
Wikidata
Q2754481 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.portofantwerp.com →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Doel?

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The approach to Doel is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Verklikker Lighthouse at 32.3 NM to the NW. Other aids include Brielle (35.4 NM N), Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Front (39.5 NM W), Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Rear (39.7 NM W), Oostende Entrance Range Rear (40.2 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Doel?

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The Port of Doel 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 Doel?

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You can track vessels near Doel (BEDEL) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Doel?

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The Port of Doel is a port in BE. Its UN/LOCODE is BEDEL — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE BEDEL mean?

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The first two characters, BE, are the ISO country code for BE. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Doel?

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The Port of Doel 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.