Port of Wiers

BEWIR🇧🇪Belgium

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About Port of Wiers

Wiers is a canal port situated in the Walloon Region of Belgium. It serves as a transshipment point for goods along the canal network.

Background
Wiers [wiɛːʁ] est une section de la ville belge de Péruwelz, située en Région wallonne dans la province de Hainaut. C'était une commune à part entière avant la fusion des communes de 1977. Plusieurs hameaux constituent le village: Rengies, Grivardrie, Vergne et Grosmont.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
16m

Region

Subdivision
BE-WHT
Latitude
50.5000°
Longitude
3.5333°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2792916 →
Wikidata
Q2449965 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Wiers is supported by 1 navigation aid within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Oostende Entrance Range Front Lighthouse at 49.4 NM to the NNW. Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Wiers?

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The Port of Wiers 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 Wiers?

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You can track vessels near Wiers (BEWIR) 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 Wiers?

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The Port of Wiers is a port in BE. Its UN/LOCODE is BEWIR — 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 BEWIR 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 Wiers?

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The Port of Wiers 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.