Port of Pieterzijl

NLPZI🇳🇱Netherlands

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About Port of Pieterzijl

Also known as: Munnekezijlster Riet, Munnekezijlsterried

Pieterzijl is a canal port located in the province of Groningen, Netherlands. It serves as a waterway connection within the region.

Background
Pieterzijl is a village in the municipality of Westerkwartier in the province of Groningen in the Netherlands. As of 2021, it had a population of 170.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-1m

Region

Subdivision
NL-GR
Latitude
53.2833°
Longitude
6.2667°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2750552 →
Wikidata
Q3388048 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Pieterzijl is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Eemshaven Range Rear Lighthouse at 22.8 NM to the ENE. Other aids include Harlingen Range Rear (31.5 NM WSW), Pegel Ley (31.8 NM ENE), Emshörn (34.3 NM E), Blokzijl (36.8 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 Pieterzijl?

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The Port of Pieterzijl 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 Pieterzijl?

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You can track vessels near Pieterzijl (NLPZI) 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 Pieterzijl?

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The Port of Pieterzijl is a port in NL. Its UN/LOCODE is NLPZI — 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 NLPZI 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 Pieterzijl?

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The Port of Pieterzijl 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.