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Port of Groningen

NLGRQ🇳🇱Netherlands

Port Location

About Port of Groningen

This port is located on the Eemskanaal in the Netherlands. It serves as a waterway connecting the city of Groningen to the sea. The port handles various types of cargo and is accessible to inland vessels.

Background
Groningen is the capital city and main municipality of Groningen province in the Netherlands. Dubbed the "capital of the north", Groningen is the largest city as well as the economic and cultural centre of the northern part of the country; as of January 2025, it had 244,807 inhabitants, making it the sixth largest city/municipality in the Netherlands and the second largest outside the Randstad. The Groningen metropolitan area has a population of about half a million inhabitants.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
1m

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2754000 →
Wikidata
Q749 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
groningen.nl →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
North Sea
Body of Water
Eemskanaal
Latitude
53.2239°
Longitude
6.5686°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Groningen?+
The approach to Groningen is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Eemshaven Range Rear Lighthouse at 16.7 NM to the NE. Other aids include Emshörn (24.7 NM ENE), Pegel Ley (25.7 NM NE), Blokzijl (38.8 NM SW), Harlingen Range Rear (41.8 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Groningen?+
The Port of Groningen 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 Groningen?+
You can track vessels near Groningen (NLGRQ) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for NLGRQ on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Groningen?+
The Port of Groningen 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.