Port of Brake (DEBKE): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Brake (UN/LOCODE DEBKE) is a medium river (tide gates) harbor located in Germany, on the North Sea. It sits at 53.3333° N, 8.4833° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- River (Tide Gates)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Germany
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Brake
Where is Port of Brake located?
Port of Brake is a seaport located in Germany, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 53.3333° N, 8.4833° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Brake?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Brake is DEBKE — country code DE, location code BKE.
How deep is Port of Brake?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Brake has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
Does Port of Brake require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Brake.
What type of harbor is Port of Brake?
Port of Brake is classified as a river (tide gates) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Brake have?
Port of Brake is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Brake are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #30850), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →