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Port of Kerkhove

BEKHN🇧🇪Belgium

Port Location

About Port of Kerkhove

Kerkhove is a canal port in West Flanders, Belgium. It historically handled general cargo vessels.

Background
Kerkhove is a village in the Belgian province of West Flanders and is a submunicipality of Avelgem. It was an independent municipality until 1977. It covers an area of 365 ha and had 928 inhabitants in 2003.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
12m

Region

Subdivision
BE-VWV
Latitude
50.8000°
Longitude
3.5000°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2799588 →
Wikidata
Q1012349 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Kerkhove?+
The approach to Kerkhove is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Oostende Entrance Range Front Lighthouse at 33.6 NM to the NW. Other aids include Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Rear (33.9 NM NNW), Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Front (34.1 NM NNW), Zeebrugge Inner Harbor Range Rear (34.3 NM NNW), Oostende Entrance Range Rear (35.7 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Kerkhove?+
The Port of Kerkhove 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 Kerkhove?+
You can track vessels near Kerkhove (BEKHN) 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 BEKHN on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Kerkhove?+
The Port of Kerkhove 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 Kerkhove?+
KERKHOVE (UN/Locode: BEKHN), Belgium is a seaport located at approximately 50.80000° N, 3.50000° E.
Where is the Port of Kerkhove located?+
Coordinates: 50.80000° N, 3.50000° E. Nearby terminals/ports:ORROIR — UN/Locode: BEORR — 50.75000° N, 3.47000° EBOSSUIT — UN/Locode: BEBSU — 50.75101° N, 3.41077° EOUDENAARDE — UN/Locode: BEOUD — 50.85000° N, 3.60000° E
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Kerkhove?+
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 Kerkhove?+
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 Kerkhove?+
Vessel types historically calling: General Cargo.