Port of Vlieland

NLVLL🇳🇱Netherlands

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About Port of Vlieland

This harbor serves the island of Vlieland in the Netherlands. It functions as a local port for ferries and smaller vessels.

Background
Vlieland is a municipality and island in the northern Netherlands. The municipality of Vlieland is the second most sparsely populated municipality in the Netherlands, after Schiermonnikoog.

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Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
North Sea
Latitude
53.2964°
Longitude
5.0844°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11102217 →
Wikidata
Q207851 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.vlieland.nl →
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Vlieland is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Harlingen Range Rear Lighthouse at 13.8 NM to the ESE. Other aids include Zeughoek (31.4 NM S), Enkhuizen (39.8 NM S), Schokland Noordpunt (45.9 NM SSE), Blokzijl (46.7 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Vlieland?

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The Port of Vlieland 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 Vlieland?

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You can track vessels near Vlieland (NLVLL) 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 Vlieland?

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The Port of Vlieland is a port in NL. Its UN/LOCODE is NLVLL — 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 NLVLL 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 Vlieland?

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The Port of Vlieland 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.