Belgium

Port of Oostende (BE OST)

Belgium
Also known as: Ostend
Port of Oostende, Belgium © Georges Jansoone · CC BY-SA 3.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE BE OST
Coordinates 51.2333, 2.9167 (51°14′N 2°55′E)
Region BE-VWV
Nearest city Oostende
Body of water North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Small
Harbor type River, tide gates
Shelter Fair
Tidal range 5 m
Channel depth 4.9 m
Anchorage depth 6.4 m
Cargo pier depth 4.9 m
Oil terminal depth 3.4 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs Limited
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 Yes
Overhead limits Yes
Facilities
Wharves
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Floating crane Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies Provisions

Oostende is a seaport on the coast of Belgium, handling commercial vessel traffic. The harbor is classed as Small, with a River, tide gates layout. The channel depth runs to 4.9 m, a key limit on vessel draft.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Oostende located?
Oostende is a seaport in Belgium.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Oostende?
The UN/LOCODE for Oostende is BE OST.
What is the channel depth at Oostende?
The channel depth at Oostende is 4.9 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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