Port of Hoogkerk

NLHKK🇳🇱Netherlands

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About Port of Hoogkerk

Also known as: Adewarderdiep, Aduarderdiep

Hoogkerk is a canal port located in the province of Groningen, Netherlands. It serves as a waterway for local traffic and is situated west of the city of Groningen.

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Hoogkerk is a village in the Dutch province of Groningen. It is located in the municipality of Groningen, about 4 km west of the city.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-5m

Region

Subdivision
NL-GR
Latitude
53.2167°
Longitude
6.5000°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2759959 →
Wikidata
Q984437 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Hoogkerk is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Eemshaven Range Rear Lighthouse at 18.5 NM to the NE. Other aids include Emshörn (27.2 NM ENE), Pegel Ley (27.7 NM NE), Blokzijl (37 NM SW), Harlingen Range Rear (39.3 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 Hoogkerk?

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The Port of Hoogkerk 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 Hoogkerk?

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You can track vessels near Hoogkerk (NLHKK) 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 Hoogkerk?

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The Port of Hoogkerk is a port in NL. Its UN/LOCODE is NLHKK — 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 NLHKK 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 Hoogkerk?

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The Port of Hoogkerk 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.