Port of Heiligenhafen

DEHHF🇩🇪Germany

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About Port of Heiligenhafen

Also known as: Marina Heiligenhafen

Heiligenhafen is a small port located on the Baltic Sea coast of Germany. It serves as a marina and handles recreational vessels. The port offers shelter and is situated opposite the island of Fehmarn.

Background
Heiligenhafen is a town in the district of Ostholstein, in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It is situated on the Baltic Sea coast, opposite the island Fehmarn, approx. 60 km northeast of Lübeck, and 55 km east of Kiel.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
2ft
Elevation
1m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
No
Tug Assistance
No
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
U

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
28912 →
GeoNames ID
13292734 →
Wikidata
Q516540 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.heiligenhafen.de →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
DEHHF
Country
🇩🇪Germany
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
MAR (Marina)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal breakwater
Shelter
Poor

Region

Subdivision
DE-SH
Area
Baltic Sea
Body of Water
Baltic Sea
Latitude
54.3745°
Longitude
10.9990°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Heiligenhafen is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Rødsand Rende Lighthouse at 22 NM to the NE. Other aids include Keldsnor (23.5 NM NNW), Langelandsbælt Syd (26.4 NM NNW), Gollwitz West (26.7 NM SE), Hohen Wieschendorf Unterfeuer (27.6 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Heiligenhafen?

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The Port of Heiligenhafen 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 Heiligenhafen?

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You can track vessels near Heiligenhafen (DEHHF) 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 Heiligenhafen?

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The Port of Heiligenhafen is a port in DE. Its UN/LOCODE is DEHHF — 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 DEHHF 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 Heiligenhafen?

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The Port of Heiligenhafen 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.