Port of Den Helder
Den Helder is a river-basin port in Netherlands, Kingdom of the, registered under the UN/LOCODE code NLDHR.
This is a directory stub generated from the UN/LOCODE registry; a fuller write-up has not yet been added.
Port characteristics
- Size / type
- Small, River basin
- Shelter
- Good
- Entrance restrictions
- Affected by tide, ice, other factors
- Overhead limitations
- Bridges or power cables present
- Charted depths
- Channel7.9–9.1 m (26–30 ft)
- Anchorage15.5–16.8 m (51–55 ft)
- Cargo pier4.9–6.1 m (16–20 ft)
- Oil/LNG terminal4.9–6.1 m (16–20 ft)
- Terminal infrastructure
- Cargo handlingCargo pier charted (4.9–6.1 m (16–20 ft))
- Oil / LNG handlingOil/LNG terminal charted (4.9–6.1 m (16–20 ft))
Container-terminal handling is not classified by the WPI dataset, so this entry does not infer it.
- Mean tidal range
- 2 m
- Max. vessel size
- Up to 152 m (500 ft) length
Facilities and services
The port requires an ETA message. Pilotage is compulsory, available, and advisable. Assist tugs are available. A deratting certificate is available. Communications include telephone, telegraph, radio, radiotelephone, air, and rail. Cargo can be worked at wharves and anchor.
The port offers medical facilities, garbage disposal, and dirty ballast reception. Fixed, mobile, and floating cranes are available, with lift capacity of over 100 tons. Supplies on offer include provisions, water, fuel oil, and diesel oil.
Repair capability is rated moderate, there is a small drydock, and a small marine railway.
Notes and references
- NGA Pub. 150, World Port Index, 27th ed. (2019), index no. 31020, Pub. 192, chart 37238. Port characteristics are historical reference data; verify current depths, restrictions, facilities, and services with official notices.
- NGA World Port Index database (WPI.mdb), 2019. Facilities and services data.
- Record status: WPI-classified port.