Port of Westkapelle

NLWKP🇳🇱Netherlands

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About Port of Westkapelle

Westkapelle is a canalized port located in the province of Zeeland, Netherlands. It serves as a critical point for maritime traffic, particularly for vessels transiting the Westkapelle Sea Lock. The port's primary function is to manage the flow of ships between the Western Scheldt and the North Sea.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-1m

Region

Subdivision
NL-ZE
Latitude
51.5167°
Longitude
3.4333°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2744640 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Westkapelle is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Oostende Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse at 12.8 NM to the SW. Other aids include Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Front (13.4 NM SW), Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Rear (13.8 NM SW), Zeebrugge Inner Harbor Range Rear (14 NM SW), Verklikker (16.1 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Westkapelle?

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The Port of Westkapelle 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 Westkapelle?

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You can track vessels near Westkapelle (NLWKP) 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 Westkapelle?

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The Port of Westkapelle is a port in NL. Its UN/LOCODE is NLWKP — 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 NLWKP 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 Westkapelle?

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The Port of Westkapelle 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.