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Port of Tossens

DETOS🇩🇪Germany

Port Location

About Port of Tossens

Also known as: Butjadinger Zu- und Entwasserungskanal, Butjadinger Zu- und Entwässerungskanal, Butjadinger Zuwasserungskanal

This small German port is situated on a canal in Lower Saxony. It serves local needs, handling unspecified cargo for small vessels.

Background
Tossens is a village on the Butjadingen peninsula in Germany, in the Bundesland of Niedersachsen.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
1m

Region

Subdivision
DE-NI
Latitude
53.5667°
Longitude
8.2833°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2940654 →
Wikidata
Q2445354 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.butjadingen.de →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Tossens?+
The approach to Tossens is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Butjadingen West Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse at 1.4 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Neuer Vorhafen East Mole (4.3 NM WSW), Jade Basin Lighthouses (6.3 NM SW), Imsum Unterfeuer (8.4 NM ENE), Großer Vogelsand (10.2 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 Tossens?+
The Port of Tossens is located within the English Channel / North Sea corridor — one of the world's busiest maritime corridors connecting the Atlantic to Northern European 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 Tossens?+
You can track vessels near Tossens (DETOS) 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 DETOS on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Tossens?+
The Port of Tossens 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.