Port of Veendam

NLVDM🇳🇱Netherlands

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About Port of Veendam

Veendam is a canal port located in the northeast Netherlands. It serves as a waterway for local traffic and connects to the broader Dutch canal network.

Background
Veendam is a town and municipality with a population of 27,752 in the province of Groningen in the northeast of the Netherlands. Veendam is also known as Parkstad. It is located on the N33 national highway which runs from Eemshaven to Assen.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-1m

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2751066 →
Wikidata
Q73065 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.veendam.nl →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
North Sea
Latitude
53.0969°
Longitude
6.8695°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Veendam is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Emshörn Lighthouse at 20.4 NM to the NE. Other aids include Eemshaven Range Rear (21.2 NM N), Pegel Ley (27.8 NM NNE), Blokzijl (41.5 NM SW), Schokland Noordpunt (47.5 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 Veendam?

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The Port of Veendam 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 Veendam?

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You can track vessels near Veendam (NLVDM) 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 Veendam?

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The Port of Veendam is a port in NL. Its UN/LOCODE is NLVDM — 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 NLVDM 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 Veendam?

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The Port of Veendam 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.