Port of Ruisbroek

The controlling depth at Ruisbroek is 7.05 meters. Draft restrictions should be confirmed with the port authority before arrival, as silting, dredging operations, and tidal conditions can affect available depths. Pilotage is typically required for larger vessels.

The approach to Ruisbroek is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Front Lighthouse at 44.8 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Rear (44.9 NM WNW), Verklikker (45.2 NM NNW), Zeebrugge Inner Harbor Range Rear (45.6 NM WNW), Oostende Entrance Range Rear (45.9 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Ruisbroek 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.

You can track vessels near Ruisbroek (BESVG) 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 BESVG on the live map.

The Port of Ruisbroek 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.

RUISBROEK (UN/Locode: BESVG), Belgium is a seaport located at approximately 51.08000° N, 4.33000° E.

Coordinates: 51.08000° N, 4.33000° E. Nearby terminals/ports:WILLEBROEK — UN/Locode: BEWLB — 51.09000° N, 4.34000° EBOOM — UN/Locode: BEBOM — 51.08000° N, 4.37000° EWINTHAM — UN/Locode: BEWTH — 51.10695° N, 4.31485° E

Depths: maximum draft approx. 7.05 m.

Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.

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.

Vessel types historically calling: General Cargo, Tanker and Unspecified.