Port of ZOUTKAMP

NLZOT🇳🇱Netherlands

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About Port of ZOUTKAMP

Zoutkamp is a former fishing harbor in the Netherlands, now primarily used for recreational purposes. Its harbor was relocated to Lauwersoog in 1969.

Background
Zoutkamp is a village in the municipality Het Hogeland which is part of the province Groningen in the Netherlands. The village started as a sconce. During the Dutch Revolt, it was the site of the Battle of Zoutkamp. Later it became a fishing village. The harbour was moved to Lauwersoog in 1969 as a result of the closure of the Lauwersmeer, and is nowadays used for recreational purposes. The economy of the village mainly depends on fishing.

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Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
North Sea
Latitude
53.3371°
Longitude
6.3009°

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Identification

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

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2753533 →
Wikidata
Q2500600 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.zoutkamp.net →
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to ZOUTKAMP is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Eemshaven Range Rear Lighthouse at 20.4 NM to the ENE. Other aids include Pegel Ley (29.2 NM ENE), Emshörn (32.8 NM E), Harlingen Range Rear (33.5 NM WSW), Blokzijl (40.2 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of ZOUTKAMP?

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The Port of ZOUTKAMP 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 ZOUTKAMP?

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You can track vessels near ZOUTKAMP (NLZOT) 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 ZOUTKAMP?

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The Port of ZOUTKAMP is a port in NL. Its UN/LOCODE is NLZOT — 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 NLZOT 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 ZOUTKAMP?

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The Port of ZOUTKAMP 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.