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Port of Sclessin

BESSN🇧🇪Belgium

Port Location

About Port of Sclessin

Also known as: Albert Kanaal, Canal Albert

Sclessin is a port on the Meuse River in Belgium. It handles tanker traffic and has no significant operational restrictions.

Background
Sclessin is a quarter of the city of Liège located in the province of Liège, Wallonia, Belgium. Before the fusion of the Belgian municipalities in 1977, it was a quarter of the municipality of Ougrée. On 1 January 1977, it was merged into Liège. Sclessin has never been a municipality, but in some sources, Sclessin is mentioned as a "section" (sub-municipality).

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
64m

Region

Subdivision
BE-WLG
Body of Water
Meuse
Latitude
50.6167°
Longitude
5.5500°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2803303 →
Wikidata
Q628233 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Sclessin?+
The Port of Sclessin 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 Sclessin?+
You can track vessels near Sclessin (BESSN) 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 BESSN on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Sclessin?+
The Port of Sclessin 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 Sclessin?+
SCLESSIN (UN/Locode: BESSN), Belgium is a seaport located at approximately 50.62000° N, 5.55000° E.
Where is the Port of Sclessin located?+
Coordinates: 50.62000° N, 5.55000° E. Nearby terminals/ports:LIEGE — UN/Locode: BELGG — 50.63334° N, 5.56667° ESERAING — UN/Locode: BEZER — 50.60000° N, 5.48333° EIVOZ RAMET — UN/Locode: BEYRT — 50.59450° N, 5.46857° E
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Sclessin?+
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 Sclessin?+
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 Sclessin?+
Vessel types historically calling: Tanker.