Port of KINDERDIJK

NLKIJ🇳🇱Netherlands

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About Port of KINDERDIJK

This canal port is located in the Netherlands where the Noord and Lek rivers converge. Primarily a shipbuilding center, it handles various vessel types and is equipped with pilotage and tug services.

Background
Kinderdijk is een dorp in de Nederlandse provincie Zuid-Holland, gelegen in de Alblasserwaard. Het dorp maakt deel uit van de gemeente Molenlanden. Kinderdijk bevindt zich op de plaats waar de Noord en de Lek samenkomen. De plaats is voornamelijk bekend om de Kinderdijkse molens. De voornaamste bedrijvigheid bestaat uit scheepsbouw.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
9ft
Tidal Range
1ft
Elevation
-3m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Mobile, Floating
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
C

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
31150 →
GeoNames ID
2758714 →
Wikidata
Q740066 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
River natural
Shelter
Good

Region

Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
Rotterdam Area
Latitude
51.8857°
Longitude
4.6274°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to KINDERDIJK is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Brielle Lighthouse at 17.3 NM to the W. Other aids include Zandvoort Watertoren (29.3 NM N), Amsterdam Lighthouses (32.5 NM NNE), Verklikker (35.6 NM WSW), Watum (46 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of KINDERDIJK?

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The Port of KINDERDIJK 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 KINDERDIJK?

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You can track vessels near KINDERDIJK (NLKIJ) 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 KINDERDIJK?

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The Port of KINDERDIJK is a port in NL. Its UN/LOCODE is NLKIJ — 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 NLKIJ 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 KINDERDIJK?

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The Port of KINDERDIJK 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.