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