Port of Butzfleth (DEBUZ): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Butzfleth (UN/LOCODE DEBUZ) is a small open roadstead harbor located in Germany, on the North Sea. It sits at 53.6500° N, 9.5167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 14 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
Germany
UN/LOCODE
DEBUZ
Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Coordinates
53.6500° N, 9.5167° 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
12.5 m
Anchorage Depth
6.4 m
Cargo Pier Depth
14 m
Tidal Range
3 m
Oil Terminal Depth
9.4 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Harbor Size
Small
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Germany

Services & Restrictions

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

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Distance
9 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Butzfleth

Where is Port of Butzfleth located?

Port of Butzfleth is a seaport located in Germany, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 53.6500° N, 9.5167° E.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Butzfleth?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Butzfleth is DEBUZ — country code DE, location code BUZ.

How deep is Port of Butzfleth?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Butzfleth has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 14 m.

Does Port of Butzfleth require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Butzfleth.

What type of harbor is Port of Butzfleth?

Port of Butzfleth is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Butzfleth have?

Port of Butzfleth is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Butzfleth are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #30785), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →