Port of Vlissingen (NLVLI): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Vlissingen (UN/LOCODE NLVLI) is a medium river (natural) harbor located in Netherlands, on the North Sea. It sits at 51.4500° N, 3.6000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
Netherlands
UN/LOCODE
NLVLI
Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Coordinates
51.4500° N, 3.6000° 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
12.5 m
Anchorage Depth
9.4 m
Cargo Pier Depth
7.9 m
Tidal Range
4 m
Oil Terminal Depth
9.4 m

Harbor Profile

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

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockMajor / Medium
Ice RestrictionNo
Wharves

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Distance
10 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Vlissingen

Where is Port of Vlissingen located?

Port of Vlissingen is a seaport located in Netherlands, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 51.4500° N, 3.6000° E.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Vlissingen?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Vlissingen is NLVLI — country code NL, location code VLI.

How deep is Port of Vlissingen?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Vlissingen has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.

Does Port of Vlissingen require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Vlissingen.

What type of harbor is Port of Vlissingen?

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

What cargo facilities does Port of Vlissingen have?

Port of Vlissingen is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Vlissingen are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #31210), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →