Port of Holtheme

NLHME🇳🇱Netherlands

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About Port of Holtheme

Also known as: Coevorden-Vecht Canal, Coevorden-Vechtkanaal, Coevordens Vecht Kanaal, Koevorden-Vechtkanaal, Koevorderkanaal

Holtheme is a canal port located in the Overijssel province of the Netherlands, near the German border. It serves as a waterway connection for local traffic.

Background
Holtheme is een buurtschap behorend tot de gemeente Hardenberg in de Nederlandse provincie Overijssel. De buurtschap ligt ten oosten van Gramsbergen, vlak aan de Duitse grens.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
10m

Region

Subdivision
NL-OV
Latitude
52.6167°
Longitude
6.7000°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2757934 →
Wikidata
Q2153519 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Holtheme is supported by 4 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Blokzijl Lighthouse at 28.7 NM to the W. Other aids include Schokland Noordpunt (33.6 NM W), Watum (42.6 NM WSW), Emshörn (48.7 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Holtheme?

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The Port of Holtheme 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 Holtheme?

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You can track vessels near Holtheme (NLHME) 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 Holtheme?

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The Port of Holtheme is a port in NL. Its UN/LOCODE is NLHME — 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 NLHME 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 Holtheme?

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The Port of Holtheme 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.