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Port of Husum

DEHUS🇩🇪Germany

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About Port of Husum

Also known as: Dockkoog

This historic German port, established in 1252, serves as a regional hub on the North Sea coast. It handles general cargo and is equipped with tug assistance.

Background
Husum is the capital of the Kreis (district) Nordfriesland in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. The town was the birthplace of the novelist Theodor Storm, who coined the epithet "the grey town by the sea". It is also the home of the annual international piano festival Raritäten der Klaviermusik founded in 1987.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
2ft
Tidal Range
3ft
Elevation
5m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
No
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
B

History

Established
1252

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
DEHUS
Country
🇩🇪Germany
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
QUAY (Quay)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
River natural
Shelter
Fair

Region

Subdivision
DE-SH
Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
North Sea
Latitude
54.4710°
Longitude
9.0325°

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
30680 →
GeoNames ID
13234146 →
Wikidata
Q21159 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.husum.org →
Seamark Type
mooring
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Husum is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Hörnum Unterfeuer Lighthouse at 0.7 NM to the ENE. Other aids include Büsum Ostmole (21.5 NM SSW), Wriakhörn (27.9 NM WNW), Cuxhaven Northwest V (31.4 NM SSW), Rinkenæs Forfyr (31.5 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Husum on?

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The Port of Husum is situated on the North Sea in DE. The area falls within the temperate maritime climate zone, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Husum?

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You can track vessels near Husum (DEHUS) 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 DEHUS on the live map.

Where is the Port of Husum?

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The Port of Husum is a port in DE. Its UN/LOCODE is DEHUS — 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 DEHUS 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 Husum?

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The Port of Husum 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.