Port of Den Helder (NLDHR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Den Helder (UN/LOCODE NLDHR) is a small river (basins) harbor located in Netherlands, on the North Sea. It sits at 52.9667° N, 4.7833° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 15.5 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage 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
- River (Basins)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Netherlands
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Den Helder
Where is Port of Den Helder located?
Port of Den Helder is a seaport located in Netherlands, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 52.9667° N, 4.7833° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Den Helder?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Den Helder is NLDHR — country code NL, location code DHR.
How deep is Port of Den Helder?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Den Helder has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 15.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Den Helder require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Den Helder.
What type of harbor is Port of Den Helder?
Port of Den Helder is classified as a river (basins) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Den Helder have?
Port of Den Helder is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Den Helder are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #31020), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →