Port of Busum (DEBUM): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Busum (UN/LOCODE DEBUM) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Germany, on the North Sea. It sits at 54.1333° N, 8.8667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 1.8 m, cargo pier depths around 1.8 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
Germany
UN/LOCODE
DEBUM
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
54.1333° N, 8.8667° 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
6.4 m
Anchorage Depth
1.8 m
Cargo Pier Depth
1.8 m
Tidal Range
3 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Fair
World Water Body
North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Germany

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryNo
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilUnknown / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionUnknown
Wharves

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Distance
17 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Busum

Where is Port of Busum located?

Port of Busum is a seaport located in Germany, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 54.1333° N, 8.8667° E.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Busum?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Busum is DEBUM — country code DE, location code BUM.

How deep is Port of Busum?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Busum has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 1.8 m, cargo pier depths of about 1.8 m.

Does Port of Busum require a pilot?

Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Busum, though pilots are available.

What type of harbor is Port of Busum?

Port of Busum is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Busum have?

Port of Busum is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Busum are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #30695), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →