Port of Metkovic

HRMET🇭🇷Croatia

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About Port of Metkovic

Metkovic is a canal port situated on the Neretva River in southern Croatia, near the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina. It serves as a transit point for goods along the river.

Background
Metković is a town in the Dubrovnik-Neretva County of Croatia, located in the southeast of the country, on the banks of the river Neretva and on the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-1m

Region

Latitude
43.0500°
Longitude
17.6333°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
HRMET
Country
🇭🇷Croatia
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
3287350 →
Wikidata
Q390588 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.grad-metkovic.hr →
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Metkovic is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Sućuraj {Punta San Giorgio} Lighthouse at 19.7 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Osičac (27.8 NM W), Sumartin {Port St. Martino} (36 NM WNW), Jelsa North Mole (41.6 NM W), Otočić Zečevo (42 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 Metkovic?

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The Port of Metkovic 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.

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

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You can track vessels near Metkovic (HRMET) 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 Metkovic?

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The Port of Metkovic is a port in HR. Its UN/LOCODE is HRMET — 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 HRMET mean?

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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.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Metkovic?

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The Port of Metkovic 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.