Port of Antwerpen (BEANR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Antwerpen (UN/LOCODE BEANR) is a large river (tide gates) harbor located in Belgium, on the North Sea. It sits at 51.2167° N, 4.4000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 20.1 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
Belgium
UN/LOCODE
BEANR
Harbor Type
River (Tide Gates)
Coordinates
51.2167° N, 4.4000° E

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
11 m
Anchorage Depth
20.1 m
Cargo Pier Depth
11 m
Tidal Range
4 m
Oil Terminal Depth
6.4 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
River (Tide Gates)
Harbor Size
Large
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Belgium

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockMajor / Large
Ice RestrictionYes
Wharves

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Distance
21 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Antwerpen

Where is Port of Antwerpen located?

Port of Antwerpen is a seaport located in Belgium, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 51.2167° N, 4.4000° E.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Antwerpen?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Antwerpen is BEANR — country code BE, location code ANR.

How deep is Port of Antwerpen?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Antwerpen has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 20.1 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.

Does Port of Antwerpen require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Antwerpen.

What type of harbor is Port of Antwerpen?

Port of Antwerpen is classified as a river (tide gates) harbor, of large size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Antwerpen have?

Port of Antwerpen is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Antwerpen are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #31250), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →