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Port of Bremen

DEBRE🇩🇪Germany

Port Location

About Port of Bremen

Also known as: Hohentorshafen

Located inland on the Weser River, Bremen is a significant German river port. It handles a variety of cargo, including containers and vehicles. The port is equipped with tugs and a drydock, serving a range of vessel types.

Background
Bremen, officially the City Municipality of Bremen, is the capital of the German state of the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen a two-city-state consisting of the cities of Bremen and Bremerhaven. It is an important port city with about 586,000 inhabitants, the Hanseatic city is the 11th-largest city of Germany and the second-largest city in Northern Germany after Hamburg.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
8ft
Tidal Range
4ft
Elevation
5m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile, Floating
Drydock
S
Repair Code
A

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
30900 →
GeoNames ID
2901396 →
Wikidata
Q24879 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.bremen.de →
OpenStreetMap
View on OSM →
Seamark Type
harbour

Identification

UN/LOCODE
DEBRE
Country
🇩🇪Germany
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
DCK (Dock)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
River tide gate
Shelter
Fair

Region

Subdivision
DE-HB
Area
Inland, Europe
Sub-area
North Sea
Latitude
53.0850°
Longitude
8.8035°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Bremen?+
The approach to Bremen is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Großer Vogelsand Lighthouse at 29.7 NM to the NNW. Other aids include Jade Basin Lighthouses (32.6 NM NW), Imsum Unterfeuer (32.9 NM NNW), Butjadingen West Coast Lighthouses (35.4 NM NW), Neuer Vorhafen East Mole (35.5 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Bremen?+
The Port of Bremen 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 Bremen?+
You can track vessels near Bremen (DEBRE) 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 DEBRE on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Bremen?+
The Port of Bremen 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.