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Breskens
Key data
updated Apr 2024Size limits
Max LOA 37.47m, beam 17.0m, draught 4.2m and 100DWT.
Load line zone
Winter North Atlantic Zone II (Winter: Nov 1-Mar 31) (Summer: Apr 1-Oct 31).
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breskens | 4.20 m | 37 m | 1 |
| Jachthaven Breskens | — | — | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Apr 2024Approach
The marina is entered between the two outer breakwaters, 99m wide and then via two floating pontoons 45m wide. The ferry harbour, located 0.75nm NW, is entered between two breakwaters 150m apart and has depths of 6.5m.
Anchorages
Anchorage is prohibited in the approach from NNE to Breskens.
Restrictions
The marina entrance is liable to silting and dredging takes place in the spring and autumn, but prior to dredging depths may be up to 2.0m less than charted. The Harbour Master should be consulted for the latest information on depths.
Inspections
Port State Control here: Paris MOU.
Running now: the Paris and Tokyo MOU concentrated inspection campaign on cargo securing, 1 September to 30 November 2026. Its questions are published: the questionnaire.
ISPS
The Netherlands has a separate National Authority for all of the following areas:
Rotterdam, Curacao, Netherland Antilles, Amsterdam, Zeeland Seaports, Groningen Seaports, Moerdijk, Dordrecht, The Hague, Harlingen and Den Helder.
For further ISPS information see IMO website https://www.imo.org.
Port services
updated Apr 2024Repairs
A small slipway ( 51° 23.788'N., 3° 34.095'E) and repair yard available for small recreational vessels using the marina.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available at Jachthaven Breskens.
Bunkers: DO available at Jachthaven Breskens provided by Varo.
Medical
Nearest hospital: ZorgSaam Antonius Hospital (9.75km).
Transport
Nearest airport: Vliegveld Midden Zeeland (17.45km).
Nearest railway: Vlissingen (5.85km).
Nearest highway: Port has access to N676 which runs S and connects to N61 and N253.
Nearest public transport: Bus routes throughout Breskens.
Working hours
Jachthaven Breskens B.V. Mon-Fri 0830-1200hrs and 1300-1630hrs (Jul and Aug 0800-2000hrs).
About Breskens
updated Apr 2024Where it is
Lies on S side of the entrance to the Western Schelde, approx 2.5nm SSW of Vlissingen, Netherlands.
The port
Consists of a small marina and a ferry harbour from which a regular service with Vlissigen is maintained.
Commercial activities no longer take place at the port due to the recent redevelopment plan. The basin, W of the marina, is being transformed into a recreational hot spot (Westhavendam, Middenhavendam and Kaai) with apartment buildings for recreational and permanent residents being built (460 apartments).
Questions about Breskens
What time zone is Breskens in?
Local time at Breskens is UTC+1. Clocks go to UTC+2 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+1 on 31 Oct 2027.
What is the maximum draft at Breskens?
The deepest berth listed is at Breskens: 4.20 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
Which load line zone is Breskens in?
Winter North Atlantic Zone II (Winter: Nov 1-Mar 31) (Summer: Apr 1-Oct 31).
Who carries out Port State Control at Breskens?
Port State Control at Breskens: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Breskens?
The UN/LOCODE of Breskens is NLBRS.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Breskens say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.
A planning aid, not for navigation. These facts come from public sources and each section shows how old it is. Check with the port, your agent, your ENCs and official publications. Spotted something wrong? Tell us on the feedback board.