Port of GROU

NLGRU🇳🇱Netherlands

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About Port of GROU

This canal port is located in the Netherlands. It serves as a waterway connection within its region.

Background
Grou is a town in the province Friesland of the Netherlands and had around 5655 citizens in January 2017. Since 2014 Grou is part of the municipality of Leeuwarden.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-2m

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2759955 →
Wikidata
Q1547681 →
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Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
North Sea
Latitude
53.0979°
Longitude
5.8453°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to GROU is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Harlingen Range Rear Lighthouse at 16.3 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Blokzijl (23.7 NM S), Schokland Noordpunt (26.6 NM S), Zeughoek (32.9 NM SW), Enkhuizen (39.8 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of GROU?

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The Port of GROU 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 GROU?

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You can track vessels near GROU (NLGRU) 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 GROU?

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The Port of GROU is a port in NL. Its UN/LOCODE is NLGRU — 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 NLGRU 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 GROU?

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The Port of GROU 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.