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Port of Lauwe

BELAW🇧🇪Belgium

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About Port of Lauwe

Lauwe is a Belgian port located in West Flanders. It handles special craft and has no specific operational restrictions.

Background
Lauwe est une section de la ville belge de Menin, en province de Flandre-Occidentale. C'était une commune à part entière avant la fusion des communes de 1977.

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Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

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Identification

UN/LOCODE
BELAW
Country
🇧🇪Belgium
Time Zone
UTC+1

Region

Subdivision
BE-VWV
Latitude
50.8000°
Longitude
3.1833°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Lauwe?+
The approach to Lauwe is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Oostende Entrance Range Front Lighthouse at 27.5 NM to the NNW. Other aids include Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Rear (32.1 NM N), Zeebrugge Inner Harbor Range Rear (32.3 NM N), Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Front (32.4 NM N), Dunkerque Jetée Est (33.8 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 Lauwe?+
The Port of Lauwe 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 Lauwe?+
You can track vessels near Lauwe (BELAW) 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 BELAW on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Lauwe?+
The Port of Lauwe 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 Lauwe?+
LAUWE (UN/Locode: BELAW), Belgium is a seaport located at approximately 50.80000° N, 3.18000° E.
Where is the Port of Lauwe located?+
Coordinates: 50.80000° N, 3.18000° E. Nearby terminals/ports:IZEGEM — UN/Locode: BEIZG — 50.92324° N, 3.21472° EROESELARE — UN/Locode: BEROE — 50.94378° N, 3.13962° EBOSSUIT — UN/Locode: BEBSU — 50.75101° N, 3.41077° E
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Lauwe?+
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 Lauwe?+
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 Lauwe?+
Vessel types historically calling: Special Craft.