Port of Sankt Margarethen

DESMA🇩🇪Germany

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About Port of Sankt Margarethen

Also known as: Nortorf-Neuhafener Kanal, Nortorf-Neuhafener-Kanal

Sankt Margarethen is an LNG terminal situated on the Elbe River in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It serves as a key facility for importing liquefied natural gas into the region.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
13ft
Tidal Range
5ft
Elevation
4m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
U

History

Operator (Wikidata ID)
Q136406145

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
River natural
Shelter
Fair

Region

Subdivision
DE-SH
Body of Water
Elbe
Latitude
53.9000°
Longitude
9.2500°

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
30710 →
GeoNames ID
2861803 →
Wikidata
Q59590911 →
OpenStreetMap
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Sankt Margarethen?

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The approach to Sankt Margarethen is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Steinburg District Lighthouses Lighthouse at 13.3 NM to the SE. Other aids include Pagensand Mitte (14 NM SE), Lightship Elbe 1 (19.1 NM W), Büsum Ostmole (19.4 NM NW), Neufeld (19.4 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Sankt Margarethen on?

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The Port of Sankt Margarethen is situated on the North Sea in DE. The area falls within the temperate maritime climate zone, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

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

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You can track vessels near Sankt Margarethen (DESMA) 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 Sankt Margarethen?

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The Port of Sankt Margarethen is a port in DE. Its UN/LOCODE is DESMA — 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 DESMA 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 Sankt Margarethen?

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The Port of Sankt Margarethen 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.