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Port of Dersum

DEDSU🇩🇪Germany

Port Location

About Port of Dersum

Also known as: Dersumer Schloot

Dersum is a canal port located in Lower Saxony, Germany, situated between the River Ems and the Dutch border. It serves as a transit point for inland waterway traffic.

Background
Dersum is a municipality in the Emsland district, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It lies between the River Ems in the east and the border with the Netherlands in the west. Haren is about 24 kilometers to the south and Papenburg about 17 kilometres to the north east.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
11m

Region

Subdivision
DE-NI
Latitude
52.9667°
Longitude
7.2833°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
13587253 →
Wikidata
Q634628 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.dersum.de →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Dersum?+
The approach to Dersum is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Emshörn Lighthouse at 24.2 NM to the N. Other aids include Eemshaven Range Rear (33.1 NM NNW), Pegel Ley (36.1 NM NNW), Jade Basin Lighthouses (44.7 NM NE), Neuer Vorhafen East Mole (46.9 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Dersum?+
The Port of Dersum 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 Dersum?+
You can track vessels near Dersum (DEDSU) 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 DEDSU on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Dersum?+
The Port of Dersum 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.