Port of Usquert

NLNPZ🇳🇱Netherlands

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About Port of Usquert

Usquert is a canal port located in the province of Groningen, Netherlands. It serves as a local waterway access point within the municipality of Het Hogeland.

Background
Usquert is a village in the Dutch province of Groningen. It is located in the municipality of Het Hogeland. It had a population of around 1,415 in January 2017.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
1m

Region

Subdivision
NL-GR
Latitude
53.4333°
Longitude
6.5500°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2749840 →
Wikidata
Q1889562 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.usquert.nl →
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Usquert is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Eemshaven Range Rear Lighthouse at 10.4 NM to the E. Other aids include Pegel Ley (18.7 NM ENE), Emshörn (24.1 NM E), Harlingen Range Rear (43.8 NM WSW), Blokzijl (49.1 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Usquert?

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The Port of Usquert 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 Usquert?

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You can track vessels near Usquert (NLNPZ) 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 Usquert?

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The Port of Usquert is a port in NL. Its UN/LOCODE is NLNPZ — 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 NLNPZ 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 Usquert?

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The Port of Usquert 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.