Port of Dronten

NLDRO🇳🇱Netherlands

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About Port of Dronten

Dronten is a canal port established in 1972 in the Netherlands. It serves as a transshipment point for goods.

Background
Dronten is a municipality and a town in the central Netherlands, in the province of Flevoland. It had a population of 42,011 in 2021.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-3m

Operations & Services

History

Established
1972

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
Inland, Europe
Sub-area
North Sea
Latitude
52.5247°
Longitude
5.7163°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2754873 →
Wikidata
Q328087 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.dronten.nl →
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Dronten is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Schokland Noordpunt Lighthouse at 8.2 NM to the NNE. Other aids include Watum (11 NM SSW), Blokzijl (13.3 NM NE), Enkhuizen (24.7 NM WNW), Zeughoek (26.6 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Dronten?

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The Port of Dronten 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 Dronten?

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You can track vessels near Dronten (NLDRO) 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 Dronten?

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The Port of Dronten is a port in NL. Its UN/LOCODE is NLDRO — 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 NLDRO 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 Dronten?

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The Port of Dronten 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.