Port of Lauwersoog

NLLAN🇳🇱Netherlands

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About Port of Lauwersoog

Lauwersoog is a harbor in the northern Netherlands. It serves as a departure point for ferries to the island of Schiermonnikoog.

Background
Lauwersoog is a seaside village and harbour in the province of Groningen, located in the northern part of the Netherlands. It is part of the municipality of Het Hogeland. It was established on 23 May 1969. The ferry to Schiermonnikoog departs from Lauwersoog.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-1m

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References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11102207 →
Wikidata
Q1007150 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.havenlauwersoog.nl →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
NLLAN
Country
🇳🇱Netherlands
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
MAR (Marina)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
North Sea
Latitude
53.4067°
Longitude
6.2034°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Lauwersoog is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Eemshaven Range Rear Lighthouse at 22.9 NM to the E. Other aids include Pegel Ley (30.9 NM ENE), Harlingen Range Rear (31.7 NM WSW), Emshörn (36.3 NM E), Blokzijl (43.2 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Lauwersoog?

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The Port of Lauwersoog 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 Lauwersoog?

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You can track vessels near Lauwersoog (NLLAN) 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 Lauwersoog?

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The Port of Lauwersoog is a port in NL. Its UN/LOCODE is NLLAN — 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 NLLAN 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 Lauwersoog?

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The Port of Lauwersoog 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.