Port of Katerveer

NLKTV🇳🇱Netherlands

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About Port of Katerveer

Katerveer was a historic ferry crossing on the IJssel river in the Netherlands, connecting Overijssel and Gelderland. Established by the tenth century, it operated as a paid ferry service by the thirteenth century and later became a municipal ferry.

Background
Het Katerveer was een veerdienst op de IJssel ten westen van Zwolle die Overijssel met Gelderland verbond. De geschiedenis gaat terug tot de tiende eeuw. Rond 1240 was het een betaalde veerdienst getiteld het "Cothenveer". Zwolle werd in de vijftiende eeuw eigenaar van het veer en de bijbehorende stal. Het Katerveer werd omstreeks 1458 een gemeenteveer.

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Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2743475 →
Wikidata
Q2440361 →
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Identification

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

Region

Subdivision
NL-OV
Latitude
52.5000°
Longitude
6.0667°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Katerveer is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Blokzijl Lighthouse at 13.4 NM to the NNW. Other aids include Schokland Noordpunt (14.1 NM NW), Watum (18.7 NM WSW), Enkhuizen (37.4 NM WNW), Zeughoek (38.5 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Katerveer?

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The Port of Katerveer 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 Katerveer?

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You can track vessels near Katerveer (NLKTV) 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 Katerveer?

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The Port of Katerveer is a port in NL. Its UN/LOCODE is NLKTV — 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 NLKTV 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 Katerveer?

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The Port of Katerveer 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.