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Port of Oosthuizen

NLOHZ🇳🇱Netherlands

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About Port of Oosthuizen

Oosthuizen is a canal port located in North Holland, Netherlands. It serves as a transit point for inland waterway vessels.

Background
Oosthuizen is a village in the Dutch province of North Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Edam-Volendam, and lies about 8 km north of Purmerend.

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Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2743954 →
Wikidata
Q2504814 →
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Identification

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

Region

Subdivision
NL-NH
Latitude
52.5667°
Longitude
5.0000°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Oosthuizen is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Enkhuizen Lighthouse at 4.6 NM to the NNE. Other aids include Amsterdam Lighthouses (11.7 NM S), Zeughoek (13.1 NM NNE), Zandvoort Watertoren (21 NM SW), Watum (26.1 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 Oosthuizen?

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The Port of Oosthuizen 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 Oosthuizen?

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You can track vessels near Oosthuizen (NLOHZ) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for NLOHZ on the live map.

Where is the Port of Oosthuizen?

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The Port of Oosthuizen is a port in NL. Its UN/LOCODE is NLOHZ — 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 NLOHZ 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 Oosthuizen?

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The Port of Oosthuizen 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.