Port of LOOSDRECHT

NLZAQ🇳🇱Netherlands

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About Port of LOOSDRECHT

This canal port in the Netherlands, established in 1819, serves as a waterway connection. It facilitates the movement of vessels along the Dutch canal network.

Background
Loosdrecht is a town in the municipality of Wijdemeren, North Holland, the Netherlands, with a population of about 8,600 inhabitants.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-1m

Operations & Services

History

Established
1819

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Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
Inland, Europe
Sub-area
North Sea
Latitude
52.2048°
Longitude
5.0943°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2746315 →
Wikidata
Q93485 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to LOOSDRECHT is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Amsterdam Lighthouses Lighthouse at 10.4 NM to the NNW. Other aids include Watum (21.2 NM ENE), Zandvoort Watertoren (23.2 NM WNW), Enkhuizen (25.7 NM N), Zeughoek (34.2 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of LOOSDRECHT?

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The Port of LOOSDRECHT 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 LOOSDRECHT?

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You can track vessels near LOOSDRECHT (NLZAQ) 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 LOOSDRECHT?

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The Port of LOOSDRECHT is a port in NL. Its UN/LOCODE is NLZAQ — 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 NLZAQ 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 LOOSDRECHT?

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The Port of LOOSDRECHT 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.