Port of Nordenham (DENHA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Nordenham (UN/LOCODE DENHA) is a small river (natural) harbor located in Germany, on the North Sea. It sits at 53.4833° N, 8.4833° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 12.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
Germany
UN/LOCODE
DENHA
Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Coordinates
53.4833° N, 8.4833° 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
11 m
Anchorage Depth
7.9 m
Cargo Pier Depth
12.5 m
Tidal Range
4 m
Oil Terminal Depth
7.9 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Harbor Size
Small
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Germany

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Small
Ice RestrictionYes
Wharves

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Distance
5 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Nordenham

Where is Port of Nordenham located?

Port of Nordenham is a seaport located in Germany, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 53.4833° N, 8.4833° E.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Nordenham?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Nordenham is DENHA — country code DE, location code NHA.

How deep is Port of Nordenham?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Nordenham has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 12.5 m.

Does Port of Nordenham require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Nordenham.

What type of harbor is Port of Nordenham?

Port of Nordenham is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Nordenham have?

Port of Nordenham is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Nordenham are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #30840), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →