Port of Scheepsdale

BESPE🇧🇪Belgium

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About Port of Scheepsdale

Also known as: Canal de Bruges, Canal de Bruges a L'Ecluse, Canal de Bruges à L'Écluse, Canal de L'Ecluse, Canal de L'Écluse, Damme Canal

Scheepsdale is a canal port located on the North Sea coast of Belgium. It handles general cargo and serves as a transshipment point. The port is accessible to vessels of moderate size, with tug assistance available.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
8ft
Elevation
3m

Operations & Services

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

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
31290 →
GeoNames ID
2800929 →
Wikidata
Q1477819 →
Official Site
www.portofzeebrugge.be →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Lake or canal
Shelter
Excellent

Region

Subdivision
BE-VWV
Body of Water
North Sea
Latitude
51.2167°
Longitude
3.2000°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Scheepsdale is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Rear Lighthouse at 7.1 NM to the N. Other aids include Zeebrugge Inner Harbor Range Rear (7.3 NM N), Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Front (7.4 NM N), Oostende Entrance Range Rear (8.8 NM N), Oostende Entrance Range Front (10.1 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Scheepsdale?

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The Port of Scheepsdale 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 Scheepsdale?

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You can track vessels near Scheepsdale (BESPE) 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 Scheepsdale?

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The Port of Scheepsdale is a port in BE. Its UN/LOCODE is BESPE — 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 BESPE 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 Scheepsdale?

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The Port of Scheepsdale 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.