Port of Nieuwpoort (BENIE): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Nieuwpoort (UN/LOCODE BENIE) is a very small canal or lake harbor located in Belgium, on the North Sea. It sits at 51.1333° N, 2.7500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 3.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
Belgium
UN/LOCODE
BENIE
Harbor Type
Canal or Lake
Coordinates
51.1333° N, 2.7500° 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
1.8 m
Anchorage Depth
6.4 m
Cargo Pier Depth
3.4 m
Tidal Range
5 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Canal or Lake
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Belgium

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
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 Nieuwpoort

Where is Port of Nieuwpoort located?

Port of Nieuwpoort is a seaport located in Belgium, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 51.1333° N, 2.7500° E.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Nieuwpoort?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Nieuwpoort is BENIE — country code BE, location code NIE.

How deep is Port of Nieuwpoort?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Nieuwpoort has a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 3.4 m.

Does Port of Nieuwpoort require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Nieuwpoort.

What type of harbor is Port of Nieuwpoort?

Port of Nieuwpoort is classified as a canal or lake harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Nieuwpoort have?

Port of Nieuwpoort is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Nieuwpoort are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #31320), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →