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.
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 (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Netherlands
Services & Restrictions
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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 →