Port of Werkendam

NLWKD🇳🇱Netherlands

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About Port of Werkendam

Werkendam is a harbor located in the southern Netherlands. It serves as a hub for inland shipping and handles various types of cargo. The port is accessible to barges and other inland waterway vessels.

Background
Werkendam is a town and a former municipality in southern Netherlands. The municipality, part of Land van Heusden en Altena, contained a large part of De Biesbosch area as it is located in the province of North Brabant. On 1 January 2019 it joined Woudrichem and Aalburg in the new municipality of Altena.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
1m

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References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2758975 →
Wikidata
Q9880 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.werkendam.nl →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
Inland, Europe
Sub-area
North Sea
Latitude
51.8068°
Longitude
4.8777°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Werkendam is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Brielle Lighthouse at 27.2 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Amsterdam Lighthouses (34.3 NM N), Zandvoort Watertoren (36.2 NM NNW), Watum (42.6 NM NE), Verklikker (43.8 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Werkendam?

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The Port of Werkendam 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 Werkendam?

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You can track vessels near Werkendam (NLWKD) 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 Werkendam?

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The Port of Werkendam is a port in NL. Its UN/LOCODE is NLWKD — 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 NLWKD 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 Werkendam?

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The Port of Werkendam 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.