Port of BAKHUIZEN

NLBKH🇳🇱Netherlands

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About Port of BAKHUIZEN

This canal port is located in the Dutch province of Friesland. It serves as a waterway connection.

Background
Bakhuizen is a village in the Dutch province of Friesland. It is in the municipality De Fryske Marren, about 6 km east of the city of Stavoren.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-2m

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2744556 →
Wikidata
Q2192128 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.bakhuizen.nl →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
NLBKH
Country
🇳🇱Netherlands
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
North Sea
Latitude
52.8694°
Longitude
5.4573°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to BAKHUIZEN is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Zeughoek Lighthouse at 13.8 NM to the WSW. Other aids include Schokland Noordpunt (17.4 NM SE), Harlingen Range Rear (18.4 NM N), Blokzijl (19.6 NM ESE), Enkhuizen (20.1 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of BAKHUIZEN?

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The Port of BAKHUIZEN is located within the English Channel / North Sea corridor — one of the world's busiest maritime corridors connecting the Atlantic to Northern European 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 BAKHUIZEN?

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You can track vessels near BAKHUIZEN (NLBKH) 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 BAKHUIZEN?

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The Port of BAKHUIZEN is a port in NL. Its UN/LOCODE is NLBKH — 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 NLBKH mean?

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The first two characters, NL, are the ISO country code for NL. 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 BAKHUIZEN?

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The Port of BAKHUIZEN 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.