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Port of Hansbeke

BEHBE🇧🇪Belgium

Port Location

About Port of Hansbeke

Also known as: Canal Gang-Beuges, Canal Ostende-Gand, Canal de Bruges, Canal de Bruges a Gand, Canal de Bruges à Gand, Canal de Gand

Hansbeke is a canal port located in East Flanders, Belgium, west of Ghent. It serves as a waterway for local barge traffic.

Background
Hansbeke is a village and deelgemeente (sub-municipality) in the municipality of Deinze in the Belgian province of East Flanders. The village is located about 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) west of Ghent.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
1m

Region

Subdivision
BE-VOV
Latitude
51.0667°
Longitude
3.5333°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2783076 →
Wikidata
Q2647040 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Hansbeke?+
The approach to Hansbeke is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Rear Lighthouse at 20.2 NM to the NW. Other aids include Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Front (20.3 NM NW), Zeebrugge Inner Harbor Range Rear (20.7 NM NW), Oostende Entrance Range Rear (21.8 NM NW), Oostende Entrance Range Front (24.7 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 Hansbeke?+
The Port of Hansbeke 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 Hansbeke?+
You can track vessels near Hansbeke (BEHBE) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for BEHBE on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Hansbeke?+
The Port of Hansbeke 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.