Port of Eemshaven (NLEEM): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Eemshaven (UN/LOCODE NLEEM) is a small river (basins) harbor located in Netherlands, on the North Sea. It sits at 53.4500° N, 6.8333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. 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
- Fair
- World Water Body
- North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Netherlands
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Eemshaven
Where is Port of Eemshaven located?
Port of Eemshaven is a seaport located in Netherlands, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 53.4500° N, 6.8333° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Eemshaven?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Eemshaven is NLEEM — country code NL, location code EEM.
How deep is Port of Eemshaven?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Eemshaven has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
Does Port of Eemshaven require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Eemshaven.
What type of harbor is Port of Eemshaven?
Port of Eemshaven is classified as a river (basins) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Eemshaven have?
Port of Eemshaven is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Eemshaven are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #30985), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →