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Port of Schoonaarde

BESNE🇧🇪Belgium

Port Location

About Port of Schoonaarde

Also known as: Bovenvaart, Polsgracht

Schoonaarde is a canal port located in Belgium's East Flanders province. It serves as a transshipment point for goods moving along inland waterways.

Background
Schoonaarde, en français parfois écrit Schoonaerde, 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
4.0167°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2801182 →
Wikidata
Q744345 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Schoonaarde?+
The approach to Schoonaarde is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Front Lighthouse at 36.4 NM to the NW. Other aids include Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Rear (36.5 NM WNW), Zeebrugge Inner Harbor Range Rear (37.1 NM WNW), Oostende Entrance Range Rear (37.7 NM NW), Oostende Entrance Range Front (43.2 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 Schoonaarde?+
The Port of Schoonaarde 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 Schoonaarde?+
You can track vessels near Schoonaarde (BESNE) 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 BESNE on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Schoonaarde?+
The Port of Schoonaarde 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.