Port of Sint-Jans-Molenbeek (Molenbeek-Saint-Jean)/Brussel (Bruxelles)

BEMSJ🇧🇪Belgium

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About Port of Sint-Jans-Molenbeek (Molenbeek-Saint-Jean)/Brussel (Bruxelles)

Also known as: Brusselsch Zeekanaal, Bruxelles-Rupel Canal, Canal Maritime de Bruxelles au Rupel, Kanaal Maritime, Kanaal van Willebroeck, Kanaal van Willebroek

This inland port is located on the Bassin Béco in Brussels, Belgium. It serves as a key transshipment point for goods moving via inland waterways. The port handles various bulk and general cargo, accommodating barges and other inland waterway vessels.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
3ft
Elevation
24m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile, Floating
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
C

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
31260 →
GeoNames ID
2783631 →
Wikidata
Q85091945 →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
River tide gate
Shelter
Excellent

Region

Subdivision
BE-BRU
Body of Water
Bassin Béco - Becodok
Latitude
50.8500°
Longitude
4.3167°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
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Frequently Asked Questions

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Sint-Jans-Molenbeek (Molenbeek-Saint-Jean)/Brussel (Bruxelles)?

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The Port of Sint-Jans-Molenbeek (Molenbeek-Saint-Jean)/Brussel (Bruxelles) 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 Sint-Jans-Molenbeek (Molenbeek-Saint-Jean)/Brussel (Bruxelles)?

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You can track vessels near Sint-Jans-Molenbeek (Molenbeek-Saint-Jean)/Brussel (Bruxelles) (BEMSJ) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Sint-Jans-Molenbeek (Molenbeek-Saint-Jean)/Brussel (Bruxelles)?

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The Port of Sint-Jans-Molenbeek (Molenbeek-Saint-Jean)/Brussel (Bruxelles) is a port in BE. Its UN/LOCODE is BEMSJ — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE BEMSJ mean?

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The first two characters, BE, are the ISO country code for BE. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Sint-Jans-Molenbeek (Molenbeek-Saint-Jean)/Brussel (Bruxelles)?

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The Port of Sint-Jans-Molenbeek (Molenbeek-Saint-Jean)/Brussel (Bruxelles) 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.