Port of Winschoten

NLWSC🇳🇱Netherlands

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About Port of Winschoten

Winschoten is a canal port located in the northeast Netherlands. It serves as a point of access for inland waterways.

Background
Winschoten is a city with a population of 18,518 in the municipality of Oldambt in the northeast of the Netherlands. It is the largest city in the region of Oldambt in the province of Groningen which has 38,213 inhabitants.

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Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
Inland, Europe
Sub-area
North Sea
Latitude
53.1513°
Longitude
7.0365°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2757107 →
Wikidata
Q73817 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Winschoten is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Emshörn Lighthouse at 14.4 NM to the NNE. Other aids include Eemshaven Range Rear (19.2 NM NNW), Pegel Ley (23.9 NM N), Jade Basin Lighthouses (45.6 NM ENE), Neuer Vorhafen East Mole (46.9 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Winschoten?

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The Port of Winschoten 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 Winschoten?

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You can track vessels near Winschoten (NLWSC) 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 Winschoten?

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The Port of Winschoten is a port in NL. Its UN/LOCODE is NLWSC — 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 NLWSC 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 Winschoten?

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The Port of Winschoten 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.