Port of Ertvelde

BEERE🇧🇪Belgium

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About Port of Ertvelde

Ertvelde is a port situated on the Ghent–Terneuzen Canal in Belgium. It serves as a canal port with facilities for medium-sized vessels. Pilotage is compulsory, and tug assistance is available.

Background
Ertvelde is a village of the Belgian municipality of Evergem.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
11ft

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
2791093 →
Wikidata
Q2026366 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.havengent.be →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Lake or canal
Shelter
Fair

Region

Subdivision
BE-VOV
Body of Water
Ghent–Terneuzen Canal
Latitude
51.1833°
Longitude
3.7500°

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 Ertvelde?

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The approach to Ertvelde is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Front Lighthouse at 22.2 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Rear (22.3 NM WNW), Zeebrugge Inner Harbor Range Rear (22.9 NM WNW), Oostende Entrance Range Rear (23.4 NM WNW), Oostende Entrance Range Front (30.9 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 Ertvelde?

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The Port of Ertvelde 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 Ertvelde?

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You can track vessels near Ertvelde (BEERE) 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 Ertvelde?

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The Port of Ertvelde is a port in BE. Its UN/LOCODE is BEERE — 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 BEERE 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 Ertvelde?

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The Port of Ertvelde 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.