Port of Meppel

NLMEP🇳🇱Netherlands

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About Port of Meppel

Meppel is a canal port located in the northeastern Netherlands. It serves as a transshipment point for goods. The port accommodates inland waterway vessels.

Background
Meppel is a city and municipality in the Northeastern Netherlands. It constitutes the southwestern part of the province of Drenthe. Meppel is the smallest municipality in Drenthe, with a total area of about 57 km2 (22 sq mi). As of 1 July 2021, it had a population of 34,506 with over 30,000 inhabitants within city limits.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-1m

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2748991 →
Wikidata
Q60425 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.meppel.nl →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
Inland, Europe
Sub-area
North Sea
Latitude
52.6973°
Longitude
6.1984°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Meppel is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Blokzijl Lighthouse at 10 NM to the W. Other aids include Schokland Noordpunt (15.4 NM W), Watum (29.7 NM SW), Zeughoek (39.7 NM W), Harlingen Range Rear (40.4 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Meppel?

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The Port of Meppel 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 Meppel?

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You can track vessels near Meppel (NLMEP) 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 Meppel?

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The Port of Meppel is a port in NL. Its UN/LOCODE is NLMEP — 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 NLMEP 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 Meppel?

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The Port of Meppel 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.