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Port of Helkijn

BEHKN🇧🇪Belgium

Port Location

About Port of Helkijn

Also known as: Canal de Roubaix, Canal de l'Espierre, Canal de l'Espierres

Helkijn is a canal port located in West Flanders, Belgium. Established in 1977, it serves as a transshipment point for goods moving along inland waterways.

Background
Spiere-Helkijn is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Helkijn and Spiere. On January 1, 2018, Spiere-Helkijn had a total population of 2,087. The total area is 10.78 km2 which gives a population density of 194 inhabitants per km2.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
13m

Region

Subdivision
BE-VWV
Latitude
50.7333°
Longitude
3.3833°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2798627 →
Wikidata
Q846212 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.spiere-helkijn.be →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

History

Established
1977

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Helkijn?+
The approach to Helkijn is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Oostende Entrance Range Front Lighthouse at 34.4 NM to the NNW. Other aids include Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Rear (36.7 NM N), Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Front (36.9 NM N), Zeebrugge Inner Harbor Range Rear (37 NM N), Oostende Entrance Range Rear (38.4 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Helkijn?+
The Port of Helkijn 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 Helkijn?+
You can track vessels near Helkijn (BEHKN) 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 BEHKN on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Helkijn?+
The Port of Helkijn 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.