Port of Scheemda

NLSMD🇳🇱Netherlands

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About Port of Scheemda

Scheemda is a canal port located in the Netherlands. It serves as a waterway for local traffic and smaller vessels.

Background
Scheemda is a village with a population of 5,085 in the municipality of Oldambt in the province of Groningen in the Netherlands. Scheemda was a separate municipality until 2010, when it merged with Reiderland and Winschoten to form the municipality of Oldambt.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-2m

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2752576 →
Wikidata
Q1010188 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
North Sea
Latitude
53.1716°
Longitude
6.9722°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Scheemda is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Emshörn Lighthouse at 14.6 NM to the NE. Other aids include Eemshaven Range Rear (17.3 NM NNW), Pegel Ley (22.8 NM N), Blokzijl (47.1 NM SW), Jade Basin Lighthouses (47.2 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Scheemda?

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The Port of Scheemda 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 Scheemda?

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You can track vessels near Scheemda (NLSMD) 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 Scheemda?

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The Port of Scheemda is a port in NL. Its UN/LOCODE is NLSMD — 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 NLSMD 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 Scheemda?

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The Port of Scheemda 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.