Port of Baltrum

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About Port of Baltrum

Baltrum is a small port located on the German barrier island of the same name, situated between the East Frisian Islands. It serves as a local harbor, primarily handling passenger ferries and small vessels.

Background
Baltrum is a barrier island off the coast of East Frisia, in Germany, and is a municipality in the district of Aurich, Lower Saxony. It is located in-between the chain of the seven inhabited East Frisian Islands. Baltrum is the smallest island in this chain by area and inhabitants. It has a land area of 6.5 square kilometres, and a population in (2011) of just over 500 resident inhabitants.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-1m

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11876268 →
Wikidata
Q25125 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.baltrum.de →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
DEBMR
Country
🇩🇪Germany
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
DE-NI
Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
North Sea
Latitude
53.7278°
Longitude
7.3677°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Baltrum is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Pegel Ley Lighthouse at 16 NM to the SW. Other aids include Emshörn (22.4 NM SSW), Eemshaven Range Rear (25.2 NM SW), Neuer Vorhafen East Mole (30.7 NM ESE), Butjadingen West Coast Lighthouses (32.6 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Baltrum?

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The Port of Baltrum 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 Baltrum?

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You can track vessels near Baltrum (DEBMR) 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 Baltrum?

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The Port of Baltrum is a port in DE. Its UN/LOCODE is DEBMR — 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 DEBMR 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 Baltrum?

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The Port of Baltrum 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.