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.
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
- Canal or Lake
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Belgium
Services & Restrictions
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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 →