Port of Driesum

NLDSM🇳🇱Netherlands

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About Port of Driesum

Driesum is a canal port located in the province of Friesland, Netherlands. It serves as a local waterway access point.

Background
Driezum is a village in the Dantumadiel municipality of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 850 in 2017.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-2m

Region

Subdivision
NL-FR
Latitude
53.3000°
Longitude
6.0500°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2756576 →
Wikidata
Q2017074 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Driesum is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Harlingen Range Rear Lighthouse at 24.2 NM to the WSW. Other aids include Eemshaven Range Rear (29.7 NM ENE), Blokzijl (35.9 NM S), Pegel Ley (38.3 NM ENE), Schokland Noordpunt (39.9 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 Driesum?

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The Port of Driesum 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 Driesum?

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You can track vessels near Driesum (NLDSM) 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 Driesum?

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The Port of Driesum is a port in NL. Its UN/LOCODE is NLDSM — 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 NLDSM 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 Driesum?

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The Port of Driesum 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.