Port of Parkentin

The approach to Parkentin is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Schmarl Oberfeuer Lighthouse at 4.9 NM to the NE. Other aids include Schmarl Unterfeuer (5 NM NE), Nienhagen (5.7 NM NNW), Warnemünde Ostmole (6.3 NM NE), Peez Unterfeuer (7.8 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Parkentin 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.

You can track vessels near Parkentin (DEPTN) 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 DEPTN on the live map.

The Port of Parkentin is a port in DE. Its UN/LOCODE is DEPTN — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

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.

The Port of Parkentin 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.