Port of Marken

NLMKN🇳🇱Netherlands

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About Port of Marken

Marken is a small harbor located on a peninsula in the Markermeer, Netherlands. It primarily serves local fishing and leisure craft. The port's facilities are limited, reflecting its role as a village harbor.

Background
Marken is a village in the municipality of Waterland in the province of North Holland, Netherlands. It had a population of 1,730 as of 2024, and occupies a peninsula in the Markermeer. It was, until 1957, an island in the former Zuiderzee. The characteristic wooden houses of Marken are a tourist attraction.

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Elevation
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References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11102163 →
Wikidata
Q301415 →
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
NLMKN
Country
🇳🇱Netherlands
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
NL-NH
Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
North Sea
Latitude
52.4595°
Longitude
5.0975°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Marken is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Amsterdam Lighthouses Lighthouse at 6.1 NM to the SSW. Other aids include Enkhuizen (10.5 NM N), Zeughoek (18.9 NM N), Watum (20.2 NM ESE), Zandvoort Watertoren (21.7 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Marken?

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The Port of Marken 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 Marken?

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You can track vessels near Marken (NLMKN) 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 Marken?

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The Port of Marken is a port in NL. Its UN/LOCODE is NLMKN — 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 NLMKN 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 Marken?

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The Port of Marken 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.