Port of Warten

NLWTN🇳🇱Netherlands

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About Port of Warten

Also known as: Harinxmakanaal, Harlingen Canal, Harlingertrekvaart, Van Harinxmakanaal

Warten is a canal port located in the province of Friesland, Netherlands. It serves as a waterway connection within the region.

Background
Warten is a village located in the municipality of Leeuwarden, within the province of Friesland, Netherlands. As of January 2017, it had a population of approximately 915.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-3m

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2745827 →
Wikidata
Q2491169 →
Wikipedia
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Seamark Type
recommended_track

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
NL-NH
Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
North Sea
Latitude
53.1462°
Longitude
5.8942°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Warten is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Harlingen Range Rear Lighthouse at 17.5 NM to the W. Other aids include Blokzijl (26.4 NM S), Schokland Noordpunt (29.7 NM S), Zeughoek (36 NM SW), Eemshaven Range Rear (38.5 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 Warten?

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The Port of Warten 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 Warten?

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You can track vessels near Warten (NLWTN) 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 Warten?

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The Port of Warten is a port in NL. Its UN/LOCODE is NLWTN — 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 NLWTN 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 Warten?

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The Port of Warten 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.