Port of Bruges (BEBGS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Bruges (UN/LOCODE BEBGS) is a very small canal or lake harbor located in Belgium, on the North Sea. It sits at 51.2333° N, 3.2167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. 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
- Canal or Lake
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Belgium
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Bruges
Where is Port of Bruges located?
Port of Bruges is a seaport located in Belgium, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 51.2333° N, 3.2167° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Bruges?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Bruges is BEBGS — country code BE, location code BGS.
How deep is Port of Bruges?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Bruges has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Bruges require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Bruges.
What type of harbor is Port of Bruges?
Port of Bruges is classified as a canal or lake harbor, of very small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Bruges have?
Port of Bruges is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Bruges are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #31290), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →