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Port of Mespelare

BEMSP🇧🇪Belgium

Port Location

About Port of Mespelare

Also known as: Bovenvaart, Polsgracht

Mespelare is a canal port located in Flanders, Belgium. It serves as a transshipment point for goods moving along the canal network.

Background
Mespelare est une section de la ville belge de Termonde dans le Denderstreek située en Région flamande dans la province de Flandre-Orientale. C'était une commune à part entière avant la fusion des communes de 1977.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
5m

Region

Subdivision
BE-VOV
Latitude
51.0000°
Longitude
4.0667°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2801182 →
Wikidata
Q724584 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Mespelare?+
The approach to Mespelare is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Front Lighthouse at 38 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Rear (38.1 NM WNW), Zeebrugge Inner Harbor Range Rear (38.7 NM WNW), Oostende Entrance Range Rear (39.3 NM NW), Oostende Entrance Range Front (45 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 Mespelare?+
The Port of Mespelare 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 Mespelare?+
You can track vessels near Mespelare (BEMSP) 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 BEMSP on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Mespelare?+
The Port of Mespelare 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.