Port of Zwartsluis

NLZWS🇳🇱Netherlands

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About Port of Zwartsluis

This port is situated at the confluence of the Zwarte Water river and the Meppelerdiep canal in the Netherlands. It serves as a canal port, facilitating inland waterway transport.

Background
Zwartsluis is a small city in the Dutch province of Overijssel. It is located in the municipality of Zwartewaterland, at the mouth of the Zwarte Water river and the Meppelerdiep canal.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-1m

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References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2749510 →
Wikidata
Q2196318 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
Inland, Europe
Sub-area
North Sea
Latitude
52.6431°
Longitude
6.0755°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Zwartsluis is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Blokzijl Lighthouse at 6.7 NM to the NW. Other aids include Schokland Noordpunt (10.8 NM W), Watum (24.2 NM SW), Zeughoek (35.9 NM WNW), Enkhuizen (36.9 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Zwartsluis?

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The Port of Zwartsluis 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 Zwartsluis?

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You can track vessels near Zwartsluis (NLZWS) 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 Zwartsluis?

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The Port of Zwartsluis is a port in NL. Its UN/LOCODE is NLZWS — 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 NLZWS 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 Zwartsluis?

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The Port of Zwartsluis 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.