Port of Groot Dochteren

NLGDO🇳🇱Netherlands

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About Port of Groot Dochteren

This canal port is situated in the Dutch province of Gelderland, west of Lochem. It is located along the Zutphen-Enschede canal, serving as a waterway link.

Background
Groot Dochteren is een buurtschap in de gemeente Lochem in de Nederlandse provincie Gelderland. Het ligt drie kilometer ten westen van Lochem; even ten noorden van het kanaal van Zutphen naar Enschede. De buurtschap heeft 295 inwoners (2009).

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
11m

Region

Subdivision
NL-GE
Latitude
52.1667°
Longitude
6.3667°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2759428 →
Wikidata
Q144095 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Groot Dochteren?

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The approach to Groot Dochteren is supported by 3 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Watum Lighthouse at 29.6 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Blokzijl (36.2 NM NNW), Schokland Noordpunt (36.4 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 Groot Dochteren?

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The Port of Groot Dochteren 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 Groot Dochteren?

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You can track vessels near Groot Dochteren (NLGDO) 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 Groot Dochteren?

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The Port of Groot Dochteren is a port in NL. Its UN/LOCODE is NLGDO — 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 NLGDO 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 Groot Dochteren?

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The Port of Groot Dochteren 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.