Port of Wester-Ohrstedt

The approach to Wester-Ohrstedt is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Hörnum Unterfeuer Lighthouse at 5.2 NM to the WSW. Other aids include Büsum Ostmole (26 NM SSW), Rinkenæs Forfyr (26.3 NM NNE), Lågemade Forfyr (27.5 NM NNE), Skodsbøl Forfyr (27.6 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Wester-Ohrstedt 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.

You can track vessels near Wester-Ohrstedt (DEWE5) 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 DEWE5 on the live map.

The Port of Wester-Ohrstedt is a port in DE. Its UN/LOCODE is DEWE5 — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

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.

The Port of Wester-Ohrstedt 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.