Port of Kappeln (DEKAP): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Kappeln (UN/LOCODE DEKAP) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in Germany, on the Baltic Sea. It sits at 54.6667° N, 9.9333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 1.8 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 (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Baltic Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Germany
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Kappeln
Where is Port of Kappeln located?
Port of Kappeln is a seaport located in Germany, on the Baltic Sea. Its coordinates are 54.6667° N, 9.9333° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Kappeln?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Kappeln is DEKAP — country code DE, location code KAP.
How deep is Port of Kappeln?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Kappeln has a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 1.8 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Kappeln?
Port of Kappeln reports a maximum draft of 3.5 m for vessels calling at the port.
What type of harbor is Port of Kappeln?
Port of Kappeln is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Kappeln have?
Port of Kappeln is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Kappeln are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #28955), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →