Port of Hoek Van Holland (NLHVH): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Hoek Van Holland (UN/LOCODE NLHVH) is a very small river (basins) harbor located in Netherlands, on the North Sea. It sits at 51.9500° N, 4.1333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 17.1 m, an anchorage depth near 14 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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
- River (Basins)
- Harbor Size
- Very 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 Hoek Van Holland
Where is Port of Hoek Van Holland located?
Port of Hoek Van Holland is a seaport located in Netherlands, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 51.9500° N, 4.1333° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Hoek Van Holland?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Hoek Van Holland is NLHVH — country code NL, location code HVH.
How deep is Port of Hoek Van Holland?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Hoek Van Holland has a channel depth of about 17.1 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
Does Port of Hoek Van Holland require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Hoek Van Holland.
What type of harbor is Port of Hoek Van Holland?
Port of Hoek Van Holland is classified as a river (basins) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Hoek Van Holland have?
Port of Hoek Van Holland is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Hoek Van Holland are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #31080), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →