Port of Kirchhellen

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About Port of Kirchhellen

Kirchhellen is a harbor located in the northern Ruhr area of Germany. It serves as a port facility within the region.

Background
Kirchhellen ist ein Stadtbezirk Bottrops im nördlichen Ruhrgebiet an der Grenze zum Münsterland, mit eigener Bezirksverwaltungsstelle und Bezirksvertretung. Kirchhellen war von 1934 bis 1976 eine selbstständige Gemeinde im Kreis Recklinghausen. Im Zuge der kommunalen Neugliederung im Ruhrgebiet wurde Kirchhellen am 1. Juli 1976 mit der kreisfreien Stadt Bottrop zusammengeschlossen (Glabotki).

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
33m

Region

Subdivision
DE-NW
Latitude
51.6000°
Longitude
6.9333°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
DENWC
Country
🇩🇪Germany
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2851866 →
Wikidata
Q314047 →
Wikipedia
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OpenStreetMap
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Seamark Type
harbour
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Frequently Asked Questions

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Kirchhellen?

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The Port of Kirchhellen 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 Kirchhellen?

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You can track vessels near Kirchhellen (DENWC) 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 Kirchhellen?

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The Port of Kirchhellen is a port in DE. Its UN/LOCODE is DENWC — 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 DENWC 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 Kirchhellen?

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The Port of Kirchhellen 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.