Port of SINT NICOLAASGA

NLSNG🇳🇱Netherlands

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About Port of SINT NICOLAASGA

This canal port is located in Sint Nicolaasga, Netherlands. It serves as a waterway connection within the Friesland province.

Background
Sint Nicolaasga is a village in the Dutch province of Friesland. It is located in the municipality of De Fryske Marren, and had a population of around 3330 in 2017.

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Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
North Sea
Latitude
52.9182°
Longitude
5.7503°

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Identification

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

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2755869 →
Wikidata
Q1861097 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of SINT NICOLAASGA?

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The approach to SINT NICOLAASGA is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Blokzijl Lighthouse at 14.2 NM to the SSE. Other aids include Schokland Noordpunt (15.8 NM S), Harlingen Range Rear (19.7 NM NW), Zeughoek (24.7 NM WSW), Enkhuizen (30.2 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of SINT NICOLAASGA?

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The Port of SINT NICOLAASGA 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 SINT NICOLAASGA?

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You can track vessels near SINT NICOLAASGA (NLSNG) 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 SINT NICOLAASGA?

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The Port of SINT NICOLAASGA is a port in NL. Its UN/LOCODE is NLSNG — 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 NLSNG 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 SINT NICOLAASGA?

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The Port of SINT NICOLAASGA 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.