Port of LOPIKERKAPEL

NLLKL🇳🇱Netherlands

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About Port of LOPIKERKAPEL

This port is located on the Enge IJssel river in the Netherlands. It functions as a canal-based facility, serving local waterway traffic.

Background
Lopikerkapel is a village in the Dutch province of Utrecht. It is a part of the municipality of Lopik, and lies about 3 km south of IJsselstein. The village has a small centre, with a church, but mostly consists of a ribbon of farms on both sides of the Enge IJssel river. The name Lopikerkapel means "Lopik's chapel".

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-2m

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References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2759990 →
Wikidata
Q2429148 →
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Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
Inland, Europe
Sub-area
North Sea
Latitude
51.9867°
Longitude
5.0480°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to LOPIKERKAPEL is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Amsterdam Lighthouses Lighthouse at 23.2 NM to the N. Other aids include Zandvoort Watertoren (30 NM NW), Watum (30.4 NM NE), Brielle (33.2 NM W), Enkhuizen (38.8 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of LOPIKERKAPEL?

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The Port of LOPIKERKAPEL 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 LOPIKERKAPEL?

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You can track vessels near LOPIKERKAPEL (NLLKL) 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 LOPIKERKAPEL?

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The Port of LOPIKERKAPEL is a port in NL. Its UN/LOCODE is NLLKL — 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 NLLKL 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 LOPIKERKAPEL?

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The Port of LOPIKERKAPEL 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.