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Port of Hasselt

BEHSS🇧🇪Belgium

Port Location

About Port of Hasselt

Also known as: Canal Turnhout-Hasselt Kanaal, Canal d'Embranchement de Turnhout a Hasselt, Canal d'Embranchement de Turnhout à Hasselt, Verbindingskanaal Turnhout-Hasselt

Hasselt is a Belgian seaport situated on the Albert Canal. It handles tanker traffic and other unspecified vessels. The port has no significant operational restrictions.

Background
Hasselt is the capital and largest city of the province of Limburg in the Flemish Region of Belgium.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
25m

Operations & Services

History

Established
0700

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
BE-VLI
Area
Inland, Europe
Body of Water
Albert Canal
Latitude
50.9333°
Longitude
5.3333°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2785138 →
Wikidata
Q58780 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.hasselt.be →
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Frequently Asked Questions

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Hasselt?+
The Port of Hasselt 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 Hasselt?+
You can track vessels near Hasselt (BEHSS) 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 BEHSS on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Hasselt?+
The Port of Hasselt 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 Hasselt?+
HASSELT (UN/Locode: BEHSS), Belgium is a seaport located at approximately 50.93333° N, 5.33333° E.
Where is the Port of Hasselt located?+
Coordinates: 50.93333° N, 5.33333° E. Nearby terminals/ports:GENK — UN/Locode: BEGNK — 50.92577° N, 5.48527° ELUMMEN — UN/Locode: BELUM — 50.98000° N, 5.20000° EZUTENDAAL — UN/Locode: BEZTL — 50.91905° N, 5.54277° E
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Hasselt?+
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 Hasselt?+
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 Hasselt?+
Vessel types historically calling: Tanker and Unspecified.