Port of Deinze

BEDEZ🇧🇪Belgium

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Port of Deinze BEDEZ

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About Port of Deinze

Also known as: Afleidingskanaal der Leie, Afleidingskanaal van de Leie, Canal de Schipdonck, Canal de derivation de la Lys, Kanaal de Derivation, Kanaal van Shipdonk

Deinze is a canal port situated in East Flanders, Belgium. It handles general cargo and tanker vessels. The port has no specific tidal, swell, ice, or overhead restrictions.

Background
Deinze is a city and a municipality in the Belgian province of East Flanders. It comprises the city of Deinze, and the towns of Astene, Bachte-Maria-Leerne, Gottem, Grammene, Hansbeke, Landegem, Meigem, Merendree, Nevele, Petegem-aan-de-Leie, Poesele, Sint-Martens-Leerne, Vinkt, Vosselare, Wontergem, and Zeveren. On 1 January 2022, Deinze had a population of 44,315. The municipality's total area is 128.03 km2 (49 sq mi), giving a population density of 342 inhabitants per km2.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
4m

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2792946 →
Wikidata
Q499313 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.deinze.be →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
BE-VOV
Area
Inland, Europe
Sub-area
Antwerp Area
Latitude
50.9915°
Longitude
3.5269°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Deinze is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Rear Lighthouse at 23.8 NM to the NNW. Other aids include Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Front (23.9 NM NNW), Zeebrugge Inner Harbor Range Rear (24.3 NM NNW), Oostende Entrance Range Rear (25.5 NM NNW), Oostende Entrance Range Front (26.6 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Deinze?

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The Port of Deinze 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 Deinze?

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You can track vessels near Deinze (BEDEZ) 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 Deinze?

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The Port of Deinze is a port in BE. Its UN/LOCODE is BEDEZ — 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 BEDEZ 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 Deinze?

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The Port of Deinze 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 Deinze?

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DEINZE (UN/Locode: BEDEZ), Belgium is a seaport located at approximately 50.99154° N, 3.52690° E.

Where is the Port of Deinze located?

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Coordinates: 50.99154° N, 3.52690° E. Nearby terminals/ports:HAMME — UN/Locode: BEHMM — 51.08000° N, 3.53000° EZWIJNAARDE — UN/Locode: BEZWN — 51.00000° N, 3.72000° EOUDENAARDE — UN/Locode: BEOUD — 50.85000° N, 3.60000° E

What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Deinze?

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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 Deinze?

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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 Deinze?

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Vessel types historically calling: General Cargo and Tanker.