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Port of Hamme

BEHMM🇧🇪Belgium

Port Location

About Port of Hamme

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

Hamme is a Belgian seaport situated on a canal. Historically, it has handled container vessels.

Background
Hamme is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders. The municipality comprises the settlements of Hamme proper, Kastel Moerzeke, Sint-Anna and Zogge. In 2018, Hamme had a total population of 24,827. The total area is 40.21 km². The current mayor of Hamme is Herman Vijt, from the CD&V party.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
1m

Region

Subdivision
BE-VOV
Latitude
51.0833°
Longitude
3.5333°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2783076 →
Wikidata
Q391294 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.hamme.be →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Hamme?+
The approach to Hamme is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Rear Lighthouse at 19.4 NM to the NW. Other aids include Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Front (19.5 NM NW), Zeebrugge Inner Harbor Range Rear (20 NM NW), Oostende Entrance Range Rear (21 NM NW), Oostende Entrance Range Front (24.3 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 Hamme?+
The Port of Hamme 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 Hamme?+
You can track vessels near Hamme (BEHMM) 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 BEHMM on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Hamme?+
The Port of Hamme 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.
What is the Port of Hamme?+
HAMME (UN/Locode: BEHMM), Belgium is a seaport located at approximately 51.08000° N, 3.53000° E.
Where is the Port of Hamme located?+
Coordinates: 51.08000° N, 3.53000° E. Nearby terminals/ports:DEINZE — UN/Locode: BEDEZ — 50.99154° N, 3.52690° EEVERGEM — UN/Locode: BEEVM — 51.12000° N, 3.70000° EZWIJNAARDE — UN/Locode: BEZWN — 51.00000° N, 3.72000° E
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Hamme?+
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.
What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Hamme?+
Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): not available; air services: not available; rail: not available; ETA message: not required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: not available; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.
What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Hamme?+
Vessel types historically calling: Container.