Port of Bremen (DEBRE): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Bremen (UN/LOCODE DEBRE) is a large river (tide gates) harbor located in Germany, on the North Sea. It sits at 53.1333° N, 8.7667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.

Country
Germany
UN/LOCODE
DEBRE
Harbor Type
River (Tide Gates)
Coordinates
53.1333° N, 8.7667° 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
7.9 m
Anchorage Depth
7.9 m
Cargo Pier Depth
4.9 m
Tidal Range
4 m
Oil Terminal Depth
7.9 m

Harbor Profile

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

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockMajor / Small
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesAnchorage

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Distance
12 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Bremen

Where is Port of Bremen located?

Port of Bremen is a seaport located in Germany, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 53.1333° N, 8.7667° E.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Bremen?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Bremen is DEBRE — country code DE, location code BRE.

How deep is Port of Bremen?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Bremen has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.

Does Port of Bremen require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Bremen.

What type of harbor is Port of Bremen?

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

What cargo facilities does Port of Bremen have?

Port of Bremen is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Bremen are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #30900), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →