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Port of Stralsund

DESTL🇩🇪Germany

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About Port of Stralsund

Also known as: Nordhafen

This historic quay on the Strelasund, a strait of the Baltic Sea, serves as a port for Stralsund, Germany. It facilitates maritime traffic between the mainland and the island of Rügen.

Background
Stralsund, officially the Hanseatic City of Stralsund, is the fifth-largest city in the northeastern German state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania after Rostock, Schwerin, Neubrandenburg and Greifswald, and the second-largest city in the Pomeranian part of the state. It is located on the southern coast of the Strelasund, a sound of the Baltic Sea separating the island of Rügen from the Pomeranian mainland.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
1m

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History

Established
1234

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Type
Name
Dist.

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

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
DE-MV
Area
Baltic Sea
Latitude
54.3050°
Longitude
13.1015°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
13298214 →
Wikidata
Q4065 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.stralsund.de →
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Stralsund is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Stralsund Lighthouse at 0.3 NM to the ENE. Other aids include Stralsund Hafeneinfahrt (0.7 NM N), Andershof Oberfeuer (2.1 NM SSE), Andershof Unterfeuer (2.1 NM SSE), Drigge Oberfeuer (2.1 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Stralsund?

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The Port of Stralsund 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 Stralsund?

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You can track vessels near Stralsund (DESTL) 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 DESTL on the live map.

Where is the Port of Stralsund?

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The Port of Stralsund is a port in DE. Its UN/LOCODE is DESTL — 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 DESTL 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 Stralsund?

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The Port of Stralsund 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.