Port of Oostende (BEOST): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Oostende (UN/LOCODE BEOST) is a small river (tide gates) harbor located in Belgium, on the North Sea. It sits at 51.2333° N, 2.9167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. 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 (Tide Gates)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Belgium
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Oostende
Where is Port of Oostende located?
Port of Oostende is a seaport located in Belgium, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 51.2333° N, 2.9167° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Oostende?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Oostende is BEOST — country code BE, location code OST.
How deep is Port of Oostende?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Oostende has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Oostende require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Oostende.
What type of harbor is Port of Oostende?
Port of Oostende is classified as a river (tide gates) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Oostende have?
Port of Oostende is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Oostende are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #31310), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →