Port of Puttgarden

DEPUT🇩🇪Germany

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About Port of Puttgarden

Also known as: Puttgarden Ferry Port, Puttgarden Harbour

Puttgarden is a ferry harbor located on the German island of Fehmarn. It serves as a key transit point on the Vogelfluglinie route across the Fehmarnbelt strait to Rødby, Denmark. The port primarily handles passenger and vehicle ferries.

Background
is a ferry harbour and a village on the German island of Fehmarn. It lies on an important route between Germany and Denmark known as the Vogelfluglinie which crosses the 18 kilometres (11 mi) strait, the Fehmarnbelt, to Rødby on the island of Lolland.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
2m

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References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
9798784 →
Wikidata
Q705348 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
DE-SH
Area
Baltic Sea
Latitude
54.5045°
Longitude
11.2285°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Puttgarden is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Rødsand Rende Lighthouse at 11 NM to the ENE. Other aids include Albuen (21.9 NM NNW), Keldsnor (22.3 NM NW), Langelandsbælt Syd (22.6 NM NW), Gedser Odde (25.9 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Puttgarden?

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The Port of Puttgarden 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.

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

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You can track vessels near Puttgarden (DEPUT) 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 Puttgarden?

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The Port of Puttgarden is a port in DE. Its UN/LOCODE is DEPUT — 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 DEPUT 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 Puttgarden?

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The Port of Puttgarden 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.