Port of Neck

NLNEC🇳🇱Netherlands

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About Port of Neck

This canal port is located in the Noord-Holland province of the Netherlands. It serves as a transit point for vessels navigating the Dutch waterways.

Background
Neck is een buurtschap en voormalig dorp in de plaats Wijdewormer, gemeente Wormerland en gelegen in de Nederlandse provincie Noord-Holland. De buurtschap heeft 995 inwoners (2019). Neck is gelegen in het uiterste noordoosten van de polder de Wijdewormer, ligt iets ten westen van de Purmerend. Formeel gezien is Neck een buurtschap en geen officiële plaats meer. De officiële plaats is Wijdewormer.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
8ft
Tidal Range
4ft
Elevation
-2m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
No
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Mobile
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
C

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
31050 →
GeoNames ID
2759278 →
Wikidata
Q1860195 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Lake or canal
Shelter
Excellent

Region

Subdivision
NL-NH
Latitude
52.5167°
Longitude
4.9167°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Neck is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Enkhuizen Lighthouse at 8.8 NM to the NE. Other aids include Amsterdam Lighthouses (9.4 NM SSE), Zandvoort Watertoren (16.8 NM WSW), Zeughoek (17 NM NNE), Watum (27.5 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Neck?

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The Port of Neck 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 Neck?

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You can track vessels near Neck (NLNEC) 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 Neck?

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The Port of Neck is a port in NL. Its UN/LOCODE is NLNEC — 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 NLNEC 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 Neck?

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The Port of Neck 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.