Port of Schelderode

BESHR🇧🇪Belgium

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Port of Schelderode BESHR

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About Port of Schelderode

Also known as: Kanaal der Visserij, Visserijvaart, Vissery

Schelderode is a canal port in Belgium's East Flanders province. It serves as a transshipment point for goods moving inland from the Scheldt river system.

Background
Schelderode est une section de la commune belge de Merelbeke 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

Channel Depth
11ft
Elevation
10m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile
Drydock
Medium
Repair Code
B

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
31270 →
GeoNames ID
2784540 →
Wikidata
Q2145964 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Lake or canal
Shelter
Fair

Region

Subdivision
BE-VOV
Latitude
50.9667°
Longitude
3.7167°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Schelderode?

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The approach to Schelderode is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Rear Lighthouse at 29.2 NM to the NW. Other aids include Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Front (29.3 NM NW), Zeebrugge Inner Harbor Range Rear (29.8 NM NW), Oostende Entrance Range Rear (30.8 NM NW), Oostende Entrance Range Front (33.6 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 Schelderode?

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The Port of Schelderode 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 Schelderode?

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You can track vessels near Schelderode (BESHR) 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 Schelderode?

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The Port of Schelderode is a port in BE. Its UN/LOCODE is BESHR — 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 BESHR 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 Schelderode?

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The Port of Schelderode 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.