Port of Tholen

NLTHO🇳🇱Netherlands

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About Port of Tholen

Tholen is a harbor located in the southwest Netherlands. It serves as a port facility, though specific cargo handled and vessel types are not detailed.

Background
Tholen is a 25,000 people municipality in the southwest of the Netherlands. The municipality of Tholen takes its name from the town of Tholen, which is the largest population center in the municipality.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
3m

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2746364 →
Wikidata
Q10082 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.tholen.nl →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
NLTHO
Country
🇳🇱Netherlands
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
Antwerp Area
Latitude
51.5304°
Longitude
4.2192°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Tholen is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Verklikker Lighthouse at 22.4 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Brielle (22.5 NM N), Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Front (39.3 NM WSW), Oostende Entrance Range Rear (39.5 NM WSW), Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Rear (39.6 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Tholen?

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The Port of Tholen 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 Tholen?

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You can track vessels near Tholen (NLTHO) 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 Tholen?

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The Port of Tholen is a port in NL. Its UN/LOCODE is NLTHO — 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 NLTHO 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 Tholen?

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The Port of Tholen 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.