Port of Katwijk aan den Rijn

NLKWR🇳🇱Netherlands

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About Port of Katwijk aan den Rijn

Also known as: Veenwatering, Veenwetering

This canal port is located in the province of South Holland, Netherlands. It serves as a waterway connection within the region.

Background
Katwijk aan den Rijn is a town in the municipality of Katwijk in the province of South Holland, in The Netherlands, with approximately 6020 inhabitants. Katwijk aan den Rijn lies between Katwijk aan Zee, Valkenburg and Rijnsburg. It actually forms a unit with all of these other centres.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
2m

Region

Subdivision
NL-ZH
Latitude
52.2000°
Longitude
4.4167°

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Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2745744 →
Wikidata
Q2627252 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Katwijk aan den Rijn?

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The approach to Katwijk aan den Rijn is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Zandvoort Watertoren Lighthouse at 10.9 NM to the NNE. Other aids include Brielle (20.2 NM SSW), Amsterdam Lighthouses (24.2 NM ENE), Enkhuizen (35.2 NM NE), Verklikker (38.8 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 Katwijk aan den Rijn?

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The Port of Katwijk aan den Rijn 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 Katwijk aan den Rijn?

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You can track vessels near Katwijk aan den Rijn (NLKWR) 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 Katwijk aan den Rijn?

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The Port of Katwijk aan den Rijn is a port in NL. Its UN/LOCODE is NLKWR — 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 NLKWR 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 Katwijk aan den Rijn?

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The Port of Katwijk aan den Rijn 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.