Port of Zijpersluis

NLZPS🇳🇱Netherlands

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About Port of Zijpersluis

Zijpersluis is a canal-based port located in the municipality of Schagen, North Holland, Netherlands. It serves as a transit point for inland waterway traffic.

Background
Zijpersluis is een buurtschap in de gemeente Schagen, in de Nederlandse provincie Noord-Holland. De buurtschap grenst aan Burgerbrug in het noorden en Krabbendam in het westen.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-1m

Region

Subdivision
NL-NH
Latitude
52.7333°
Longitude
4.6833°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2743885 →
Wikidata
Q2756049 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Zijpersluis is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Enkhuizen Lighthouse at 15.1 NM to the ESE. Other aids include Zeughoek (15.8 NM E), Zandvoort Watertoren (22.6 NM SSW), Amsterdam Lighthouses (24.8 NM SSE), Harlingen Range Rear (37.3 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 Zijpersluis?

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The Port of Zijpersluis 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 Zijpersluis?

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You can track vessels near Zijpersluis (NLZPS) 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 Zijpersluis?

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The Port of Zijpersluis is a port in NL. Its UN/LOCODE is NLZPS — 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 NLZPS 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 Zijpersluis?

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The Port of Zijpersluis 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.