Port of TER APEL

NLTPH🇳🇱Netherlands

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About Port of TER APEL

Ter Apel is a canal port located in the northern Netherlands. It serves as a transit point on inland waterways.

Background
Ter Apel is a village with a population of 9,914 residents in the municipality Westerwolde in the northern Netherlands, in the province Groningen in the region Westerwolde. The town lies on the stream Ruiten Aa, which has the valley that together with the Ter Apeler forest belongs to the national network of nature reserves, the Ecologische Hoofdstructuur. An accommodation centre for refugees is located at Ter Apel, functioning as a "departure centre" for rejected refugees and a registration point, operated by the Centraal Orgaan opvang Asielzoekers. Ter Apel lies on the roads N366, N976 and N391. It forms the southern point of the border between Groningen and Drenthe, the Semslinie.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
6m

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References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2746472 →
Wikidata
Q475483 →
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Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
Inland, Europe
Sub-area
North Sea
Latitude
52.8702°
Longitude
7.0477°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of TER APEL?

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The approach to TER APEL is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Emshörn Lighthouse at 30.4 NM to the NNE. Other aids include Eemshaven Range Rear (35.6 NM NNW), Pegel Ley (40.8 NM N), Blokzijl (41.9 NM WSW), Schokland Noordpunt (47.8 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 TER APEL?

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The Port of TER APEL 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 TER APEL?

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You can track vessels near TER APEL (NLTPH) 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 TER APEL?

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The Port of TER APEL is a port in NL. Its UN/LOCODE is NLTPH — 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 NLTPH 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 TER APEL?

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The Port of TER APEL 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.