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Port of Hanstholm

DKHAN🇩🇰Denmark

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About Port of Hanstholm

Also known as: Hanstholm Havn, Projekteret Havn

Hanstholm is a harbor located in northern Denmark. It serves as a fishing port and handles fish products.

Background
Hanstholm is a small town and a former island, now elevated area in Thisted municipality of Region Nordjylland, located in northern Denmark. The population of the town is 2,050.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
36m

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References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2620784 →
Wikidata
Q1026874 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
DKHAN
Country
🇩🇰Denmark
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
North Sea
Latitude
57.1220°
Longitude
8.5965°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Hanstholm is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Hanstholm Lighthouse at 0.6 NM to the S with a nominal range of 26 NM. Other aids include Vorupør Bagfyr (12.3 NM SW), Vorupør Forfyr (12.3 NM SW), Stenbjerg (Fog Signal) (14.3 NM SW), Fur (21 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Hanstholm on?

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The Port of Hanstholm is situated on the North Sea in DK. The area falls within the subarctic climate zone with cold winters and potential ice conditions, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

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

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You can track vessels near Hanstholm (DKHAN) 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 DKHAN on the live map.

Where is the Port of Hanstholm?

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The Port of Hanstholm is a port in DK. Its UN/LOCODE is DKHAN — 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 DKHAN mean?

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The first two characters, DK, are the ISO country code for DK. 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 Hanstholm?

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The Port of Hanstholm 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.