Port of Rendsburg

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About Port of Rendsburg

Also known as: Kreishafen

This quay facility is situated on the Kiel Canal in northern Germany. It serves as a transshipment point, handling various cargo types. The port is accessible to medium-sized vessels.

Background
Rendsburg is a town on the River Eider and the Kiel Canal in the central part of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It is the capital of the Kreis (district) of Rendsburg-Eckernförde. As of 2006, it had a population of 28,476

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
11ft
Elevation
8m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
No
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed
Drydock
Medium
Repair Code
C

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
30730 →
GeoNames ID
13252272 →
Wikidata
Q490457 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.rendsburg.de →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
DEREN
Country
🇩🇪Germany
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
QUAY (Quay)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Lake or canal
Shelter
Excellent

Region

Subdivision
DE-SH
Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
Kiel Canal
Body of Water
Kiel Canal
Latitude
54.2906°
Longitude
9.6742°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Rendsburg is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Mönkeberg Deviationsbake Lighthouse at 18.6 NM to the E. Other aids include Hörnum Unterfeuer (24.5 NM WNW), Flensburger Förde (Flensburg Fjord) Lighthouses (28.9 NM NNE), Büsum Ostmole (30.3 NM WSW), Steinburg District Lighthouses (34.5 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Rendsburg?

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The Port of Rendsburg 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 Rendsburg?

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You can track vessels near Rendsburg (DEREN) 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 Rendsburg?

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The Port of Rendsburg is a port in DE. Its UN/LOCODE is DEREN — 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 DEREN 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 Rendsburg?

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The Port of Rendsburg 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.