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Port of Otterndorf

DEOTT🇩🇪Germany

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About Port of Otterndorf

Also known as: Hadelner Kanal, Schifffahrtsweg Elbe-Weser

Otterndorf is a canal port located on the Medem river, near its mouth into the Elbe delta on Germany's North Sea coast. It serves as a local harbor.

Background
Otterndorf is a town on the coast of the North Sea in the federal state of Lower Saxony, Germany, and is part of the collective municipality of Land Hadeln. The town, located in the administrative district of Cuxhaven, is at the mouth of the river Medem, part of the Elbe delta. The old town centre (Altstadt) features a number of half-timbered houses.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-1m

Region

Subdivision
DE-NI
Latitude
53.8000°
Longitude
8.9000°

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Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2912814 →
Wikidata
Q514493 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.samtgemeinde-land-hadeln.de →
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Otterndorf is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Lightship Elbe 1 Lighthouse at 7.9 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Neufeld (8 NM WNW), Cuxhaven Northwest G (9.3 NM NW), Cuxhaven Northwest V (13.8 NM NW), Gelbsand Unterfeuer (14.2 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Otterndorf?

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The Port of Otterndorf 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 Otterndorf?

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You can track vessels near Otterndorf (DEOTT) 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 DEOTT on the live map.

Where is the Port of Otterndorf?

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The Port of Otterndorf is a port in DE. Its UN/LOCODE is DEOTT — 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 DEOTT 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 Otterndorf?

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The Port of Otterndorf 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.