Port of Uetersen

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About Port of Uetersen

Also known as: Stichhafen

This dock facility is located on the Pinnau River in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, near its confluence with the Elbe. It serves as a local port for the region.

Background
Uetersen is a town in the district of Pinneberg, in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It is situated approximately 7 km (4.3 mi) south of Elmshorn, and 30 km (19 mi) northwest of Hamburg at the small Pinnau River, close to the Elbe river. Uetersen is home to the Rosarium Uetersen, the oldest and largest rose garden in Northern Germany, created in 1929.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
6m

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References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
13506131 →
Wikidata
Q1404 →
Wikipedia
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Official Site
uetersen.de →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
DEUET
Country
🇩🇪Germany
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
DCK (Dock)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
DE-SH
Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
Elbe River
Latitude
53.6793°
Longitude
9.6707°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Uetersen is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Pinneberg District Lighthouses Lighthouse at 6.5 NM to the S. Other aids include Somfletherwisch (6.7 NM S), Pagensand Mitte (6.8 NM WNW), Steinburg District Lighthouses (7.2 NM WNW), Lightship Elbe 1 (35.9 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Uetersen?

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The Port of Uetersen 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 Uetersen?

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You can track vessels near Uetersen (DEUET) 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 Uetersen?

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The Port of Uetersen is a port in DE. Its UN/LOCODE is DEUET — 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 DEUET 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 Uetersen?

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The Port of Uetersen 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.