Port of Wismar (DEWIS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Wismar (UN/LOCODE DEWIS) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in Germany, on the Baltic Sea. It sits at 53.9000° N, 11.4667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container 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
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Baltic Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Germany
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Wismar
Where is Port of Wismar located?
Port of Wismar is a seaport located in Germany, on the Baltic Sea. Its coordinates are 53.9000° N, 11.4667° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Wismar?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Wismar is DEWIS — country code DE, location code WIS.
How deep is Port of Wismar?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Wismar has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Wismar?
Port of Wismar reports a maximum draft of 8.5 m, a maximum length of 294 m, a maximum beam of 35 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Wismar require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Wismar.
What type of harbor is Port of Wismar?
Port of Wismar is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Wismar have?
Port of Wismar is recorded as offering wharves, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Wismar are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #28870), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →