Port of De Pinte

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About Port of De Pinte

Also known as: Kanaal der Visserij, Visserijvaart, Vissery

This Belgian canal port, located in East Flanders, serves as a transshipment point. It handles various cargo types and accommodates inland waterway vessels. Pilotage and tug assistance are compulsory.

Background
De Pinte is a former municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders. Before its existence as an independent municipality in 1868, De Pinte was a part of Nazareth. The municipality comprises the towns of De Pinte proper and Zevergem. In 2021, De Pinte had a total population of 10,990. The total area is 17.78 km².

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
11ft
Elevation
10m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile
Drydock
Medium
Repair Code
B

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
31270 →
GeoNames ID
2784540 →
Wikidata
Q842454 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.depinte.be →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Lake or canal
Shelter
Fair

Region

Subdivision
BE-VOV
Latitude
51.0000°
Longitude
3.6500°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of De Pinte?

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The approach to De Pinte is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Front Lighthouse at 26.1 NM to the NW. Other aids include Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Rear (26.1 NM NW), Zeebrugge Inner Harbor Range Rear (26.6 NM NW), Oostende Entrance Range Rear (27.6 NM NW), Oostende Entrance Range Front (30.4 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 De Pinte?

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The Port of De Pinte 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 De Pinte?

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You can track vessels near De Pinte (BEDPE) 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 De Pinte?

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The Port of De Pinte is a port in BE. Its UN/LOCODE is BEDPE — 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 BEDPE 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 De Pinte?

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The Port of De Pinte 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.