Belgium

Port of Ghent (BE GNE)

Belgium
Port of Ghent, Belgium © Paul Hermans · CC BY-SA 3.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE BE GNE
Coordinates 51.0667, 3.7333 (51°04′N 3°44′E)
Region BE-VOV
Body of water North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Medium
Harbor type Canal or lake
Shelter Fair
Channel depth 11 m
Anchorage depth 14 m
Cargo pier depth 11 m
Oil terminal depth 4.9 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Repairs Moderate
Dry dock Medium
Marine railway (slipway) Medium
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
Overhead limits Yes
Facilities
Wharves
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies Provisions

Ghent operates as a working harbor in Belgium, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Medium harbor laid out as Canal or lake sets the scale of operations at Ghent. Draft at the approach to Ghent is constrained by a 11.0 m channel depth.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Ghent located?
Ghent is a seaport in Belgium.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Ghent?
The UN/LOCODE for Ghent is BE GNE.
What is the channel depth at Ghent?
The channel depth at Ghent is 11 m.
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