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Port of Puurs

BEPUU🇧🇪Belgium

Port Location

About Port of Puurs

Puurs is a port situated on the Brussels–Scheldt Maritime Canal in Belgium. It historically handles general cargo vessels.

Background
Puurs is a former municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. It is located in the Flemish Region. The municipality comprised the towns of Breendonk, Liezele, Kalfort, Ruisbroek and Puurs proper. There is also the hamlet of Kalfort. In 2021, Puurs had a total population of 17,684. The total area is 33.41 km2.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
4m

Region

Subdivision
BE-VAN
Body of Water
Brussels–Scheldt Maritime Canal
Latitude
51.0833°
Longitude
4.2833°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
12196090 →
Wikidata
Q908546 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.puurs.be →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
BEPUU
Country
🇧🇪Belgium
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port

History

Established
1292

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Puurs?+
The approach to Puurs is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Front Lighthouse at 43 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Rear (43.2 NM WNW), Zeebrugge Inner Harbor Range Rear (43.8 NM WNW), Oostende Entrance Range Rear (44.1 NM WNW), Verklikker (44.2 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 Puurs?+
The Port of Puurs 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 Puurs?+
You can track vessels near Puurs (BEPUU) 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 BEPUU on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Puurs?+
The Port of Puurs 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 Puurs?+
PUURS (UN/Locode: BEPUU), Belgium is a seaport located at approximately 51.08000° N, 4.28000° E.
Where is the Port of Puurs located?+
Coordinates: 51.08000° N, 4.28000° E. Nearby terminals/ports:RUISBROEK — UN/Locode: BESVG — 51.08000° N, 4.33000° EWINTHAM — UN/Locode: BEWTH — 51.10695° N, 4.31485° EWILLEBROEK — UN/Locode: BEWLB — 51.09000° N, 4.34000° E
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Puurs?+
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 Puurs?+
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 Puurs?+
Vessel types historically calling: General Cargo.