Port of MAARSSEN

NLMSS🇳🇱Netherlands

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About Port of MAARSSEN

Maarssen is a canal port situated in the Netherlands. It serves as a transit point along the Amsterdam–Rhine Canal.

Background
Maarssen is a town in the middle of the Netherlands, in the province of Utrecht, along the river Vecht and the Amsterdam–Rhine Canal. The west of Maarssen is called Maarssen-broek, whereas the east is called Maarssen-Dorp. The two localities, along with other small nearby towns, constitute the area of Maarssen.

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Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
Inland, Europe
Sub-area
North Sea
Latitude
52.1440°
Longitude
5.0549°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
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Identification

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

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2750486 →
Wikidata
Q932008 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.maarssen.nl →
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to MAARSSEN is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Amsterdam Lighthouses Lighthouse at 13.8 NM to the N. Other aids include Zandvoort Watertoren (23.8 NM NW), Watum (24.2 NM ENE), Enkhuizen (29.3 NM N), Brielle (36 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 MAARSSEN?

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The Port of MAARSSEN 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 MAARSSEN?

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You can track vessels near MAARSSEN (NLMSS) 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 MAARSSEN?

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The Port of MAARSSEN is a port in NL. Its UN/LOCODE is NLMSS — 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 NLMSS 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 MAARSSEN?

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The Port of MAARSSEN 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.