Port of Nessmersiel

DENES🇩🇪Germany

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About Port of Nessmersiel

Nessmersiel is a small port located in Lower Saxony, Germany. It serves as a ferry terminal, primarily handling passenger and vehicle traffic to the island of Baltrum. The port is situated on the North Sea coast.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-1m

Region

Subdivision
DE-NI
Latitude
53.6667°
Longitude
7.3500°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
DENES
Country
🇩🇪Germany
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11876268 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Nessmersiel is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Pegel Ley Lighthouse at 13.2 NM to the WSW. Other aids include Emshörn (18.6 NM SSW), Eemshaven Range Rear (22.4 NM SW), Neuer Vorhafen East Mole (30.2 NM ESE), Jade Basin Lighthouses (31.7 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Nessmersiel?

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The Port of Nessmersiel 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 Nessmersiel?

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You can track vessels near Nessmersiel (DENES) 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 Nessmersiel?

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The Port of Nessmersiel is a port in DE. Its UN/LOCODE is DENES — 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 DENES 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 Nessmersiel?

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The Port of Nessmersiel 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.