Port of BOVENKARSPEL

NLBOV🇳🇱Netherlands

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About Port of BOVENKARSPEL

This harbor is located in Bovenkarspel, Netherlands. It serves as a local port, likely supporting regional agricultural and horticultural activities.

Background
Bovenkarspel is a town in the municipality of Stede Broec in the Dutch province of North Holland. Situated in the West Friesland region, Bovenkarspel is known for its agricultural heritage, particularly its historical ties to horticulture and flower cultivation.

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Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
North Sea
Latitude
52.6890°
Longitude
5.2650°

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Identification

UN/LOCODE
NLBOV
Country
🇳🇱Netherlands
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11102155 →
Wikidata
Q674395 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to BOVENKARSPEL is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Zeughoek Lighthouse at 7.5 NM to the NW. Other aids include Enkhuizen (8.1 NM WSW), Schokland Noordpunt (18.8 NM E), Amsterdam Lighthouses (21.1 NM SSW), Blokzijl (24 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of BOVENKARSPEL?

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The Port of BOVENKARSPEL 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 BOVENKARSPEL?

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You can track vessels near BOVENKARSPEL (NLBOV) 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 BOVENKARSPEL?

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The Port of BOVENKARSPEL is a port in NL. Its UN/LOCODE is NLBOV — 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 NLBOV 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 BOVENKARSPEL?

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The Port of BOVENKARSPEL 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.