Port of Biograd na Moru

The approach to Biograd na Moru is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Otočić Babac Lighthouse at 2.2 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Prišnjak (8.6 NM SE), Rt Rat (10.3 NM SE), Sestrice (Sestrica Vela, Tajer) {Porto Tajer} (11.5 NM WSW), Istarske Obala {Porto Zara} (11.7 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Biograd na Moru is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

You can track vessels near Biograd na Moru (HRBNM) 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 HRBNM on the live map.

The Port of Biograd na Moru is a port in HR. Its UN/LOCODE is HRBNM — 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, HR, are the ISO country code for HR. 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 Biograd na Moru 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.