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Port of Borkum

DEBMK🇩🇪Germany

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About Port of Borkum

Borkum is a small harbor located on the North Sea coast of Germany. It primarily serves local fishing vessels and leisure craft. The port provides basic facilities for these smaller vessels.

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Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
DE-NI
Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
North Sea
Body of Water
North Sea
Latitude
53.5600°
Longitude
6.7480°

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Type
Name
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
DEBMK
Country
🇩🇪Germany
Time Zone
UTC+1

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

Wikidata
Q136790521 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Borkum is supported by 3 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Eemshaven Range Rear Lighthouse at 7.4 NM to the SSE. Other aids include Pegel Ley (10.3 NM E), Emshörn (20.3 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Borkum?

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The Port of Borkum 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 Borkum?

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You can track vessels near Borkum (DEBMK) 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 DEBMK on the live map.

Where is the Port of Borkum?

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The Port of Borkum is a port in DE. Its UN/LOCODE is DEBMK — 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 DEBMK mean?

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The first two characters, DE, are the ISO country code for DE. 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 Borkum?

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The Port of Borkum 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.