Port of Makkum

NLMAK🇳🇱Netherlands

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About Port of Makkum

Makkum is a canal port located in the Dutch province of Friesland. It serves as a connection point for inland waterways and handles various types of vessels. The port's infrastructure supports local maritime activities.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-3m

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References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2751249 →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
NL-FR
Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
North Sea
Latitude
53.0526°
Longitude
5.3872°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Makkum is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Harlingen Range Rear Lighthouse at 7.3 NM to the N. Other aids include Zeughoek (19.5 NM SSW), Schokland Noordpunt (27.7 NM SSE), Enkhuizen (27.8 NM SSW), Blokzijl (28.5 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Makkum?

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The Port of Makkum 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 Makkum?

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You can track vessels near Makkum (NLMAK) 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 Makkum?

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The Port of Makkum is a port in NL. Its UN/LOCODE is NLMAK — 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 NLMAK 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 Makkum?

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The Port of Makkum 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.