Port of Ekeren

BEEKE🇧🇪Belgium

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About Port of Ekeren

Also known as: Darse Numero 3, Darse Numero Trois, Darse Numéro 3, Darse Numéro Trois, Derde Havendok

Located on the Scheldt River in Belgium, Ekeren is a dock facility. It handles various cargo types and accommodates key vessel types. The port features pilotage and tug services.

Background
Ekeren est un district de la ville belge d'Anvers située en Région flamande dans la province d'Anvers. C'était une commune à part entière avant la fusion des communes de 1983, quand son territoire fut scindé, une partie devenant un district de la ville d'Anvers l'autre intégrée dans la commune de Kapellen. Cette ancienne commune a célébré son 850e anniversaire en 2005 ; son nom Hecerna fut mentionné pour la première fois en 1155.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
11ft
Tidal Range
4ft
Elevation
3m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile, Floating
Drydock
Large
Repair Code
A

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
31250 →
GeoNames ID
2799554 →
Wikidata
Q1797837 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.antwerpen.be →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
BEEKE
Country
🇧🇪Belgium
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
DCK (Dock)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
River tide gate
Shelter
Good

Region

Subdivision
BE-VAN
Body of Water
Scheldt
Latitude
51.2833°
Longitude
4.4167°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Ekeren is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Verklikker Lighthouse at 37.6 NM to the NW. Other aids include Brielle (38.4 NM NNW), Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Front (45.2 NM W), Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Rear (45.5 NM W), Oostende Entrance Range Rear (46 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 Ekeren?

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The Port of Ekeren 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 Ekeren?

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You can track vessels near Ekeren (BEEKE) 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 Ekeren?

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The Port of Ekeren is a port in BE. Its UN/LOCODE is BEEKE — 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 BEEKE 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 Ekeren?

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The Port of Ekeren 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.