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Port of Kiel Canal

DECKL🇩🇪Germany

Port Location

About Port of Kiel Canal

Also known as: Kaiser Wilhelm Kanal, Kiel Canal, Kieler Kanal, Nord-Ostsee-Kanal

This is a 98-kilometer freshwater canal in Germany, connecting the North Sea to the Baltic Sea. It facilitates maritime traffic between the Elbe River and Kiel Fjord, bypassing the Jutland Peninsula.

Background
The Kiel Canal is a 98-kilometer-long (61 mi) freshwater canal that links the North Sea to the Baltic Sea. It runs through the German state of Schleswig-Holstein, from Brunsbüttel, at the mouth of the Elbe, to Holtenau, on the Kiel Fjord. It was constructed between 1887 and 1895 and widened between 1907 and 1914. In addition to the two sea entrances, the canal is linked at Oldenbüttel to the navigable River Eider by the short Gieselau Canal.

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Classification

Type
Canal

Region

Subdivision
DE-SH
Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
Kiel Canal
Latitude
54.1633°
Longitude
9.6532°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
DECKL
Country
🇩🇪Germany
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2861884 →
Wikidata
Q144825 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Kiel Canal?+
The approach to Kiel Canal is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Mönkeberg Deviationsbake Lighthouse at 22.1 NM to the ENE. Other aids include Steinburg District Lighthouses (26.9 NM SSW), Pagensand Mitte (27.5 NM SSW), Büsum Ostmole (28 NM W), Hörnum Unterfeuer (28.2 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 Kiel Canal?+
The Port of Kiel Canal is located within the Baltic Sea trade route — a vital shipping corridor for trade between Scandinavian, German, Polish, and Baltic state 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 Kiel Canal?+
You can track vessels near Kiel Canal (DECKL) 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 DECKL on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Kiel Canal?+
The Port of Kiel Canal 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.