Port of De Kooy

NLDKO🇳🇱Netherlands

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About Port of De Kooy

De Kooy is a small harbor located in North Holland, Netherlands. It serves as a pilot station and is equipped with tugs. The harbor is situated near Den Helder.

Background
De Kooy is a hamlet in the Dutch province of North Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Den Helder, and lies about 5 kilometers (3.1 mi) south-east of the Den Helder city centre.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
8ft
Tidal Range
2ft

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
No
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile, Floating
Drydock
Small
Repair Code
B

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
31020 →
GeoNames ID
2747521 →
Wikidata
Q1886225 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
River basin
Shelter
Good

Region

Subdivision
NL-NH
Latitude
52.9167°
Longitude
4.8000°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to De Kooy is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Zeughoek Lighthouse at 14.2 NM to the SE. Other aids include Enkhuizen (19.6 NM SSE), Harlingen Range Rear (26.9 NM NE), Amsterdam Lighthouses (33.6 NM SSE), Zandvoort Watertoren (34.3 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

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

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The Port of De Kooy 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 Kooy?

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You can track vessels near De Kooy (NLDKO) 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 Kooy?

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

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The Port of De Kooy 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.