Port of De Cocksdorp

NLCDP🇳🇱Netherlands

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About Port of De Cocksdorp

This port is a canal-based facility located in De Cocksdorp, on the island of Texel, Netherlands. It serves as a local harbor, primarily handling small vessels.

Background
De Cocksdorp is a village town in the Dutch province of North Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Texel, and lies about 25 km north of Den Helder. It is the newest village on the island.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-1m

Region

Subdivision
NL-NH
Latitude
53.1500°
Longitude
4.8833°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2753702 →
Wikidata
Q119446 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of De Cocksdorp?

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The approach to De Cocksdorp is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Harlingen Range Rear Lighthouse at 19 NM to the E. Other aids include Zeughoek (24.1 NM SSE), Enkhuizen (31.7 NM SSE), Schokland Noordpunt (44 NM SE), Blokzijl (46.2 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of De Cocksdorp?

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The Port of De Cocksdorp 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 De Cocksdorp?

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You can track vessels near De Cocksdorp (NLCDP) 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 De Cocksdorp?

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The Port of De Cocksdorp is a port in NL. Its UN/LOCODE is NLCDP — 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 NLCDP 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 De Cocksdorp?

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The Port of De Cocksdorp 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.