Seaport · Netherlands
Port of Den Helder
Den Helder (Netherlands) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 31020). It lies on the North Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Netherlands
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- NLDHR
- World Port Index no.
- 31020
- Coordinates
- 52.97°N, 4.78°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- River (basins)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Netherlands
- Other names
- Willemsoord
- Repairs
- Moderate
- Dry dock
- Small
- Railway (slipway)
- Small
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 7.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 15.5 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 4.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 4.9 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Floating cranes
- Lifts over 100 t
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Ice
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
- Rail
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 5,310 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,330 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,820 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Den Helder, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 192 (Enroute) - North Sea.
Frequently asked questions about Den Helder
Where is Port of Den Helder?
Den Helder (Netherlands) lies on the North Sea, at about 52.97°N, 4.78°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Den Helder?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE NLDHR for Den Helder. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Den Helder from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,310 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,820 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Rotterdam, Antwerp-Bruges, Wilhelmshaven (JadeWeserPort).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Den Helder?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Den Helder through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.