Port of WILLEMSTAD

NLWIS🇳🇱Netherlands

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About Port of WILLEMSTAD

This port is located on the Hollands Diep waterway in the Netherlands. It serves as a transshipment point for bulk goods. Vessels utilizing this port include barges and coasters.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-2m

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2745602 →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Marina

Region

Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
North Sea
Latitude
51.6931°
Longitude
4.4383°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to WILLEMSTAD is supported by 4 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Brielle Lighthouse at 16.2 NM to the NW. Other aids include Verklikker (27.3 NM W), Zandvoort Watertoren (40.8 NM N), Amsterdam Lighthouses (46 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of WILLEMSTAD?

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The Port of WILLEMSTAD 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 WILLEMSTAD?

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You can track vessels near WILLEMSTAD (NLWIS) 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 WILLEMSTAD?

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The Port of WILLEMSTAD is a port in NL. Its UN/LOCODE is NLWIS — 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 NLWIS 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 WILLEMSTAD?

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The Port of WILLEMSTAD 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.