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Leeuwarden
Key data
updated May 2019Size limits
Draught 2.7m
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koopmans Meel | 2.70 m | — | 1 |
| Asfalt Productie Koolstertille | — | — | 1 |
| BSB Staalbouw - Sumar | — | — | 1 |
| Kootstertille - Skulenboarch | — | — | 2 |
| MCS Terminal | — | — | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
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.
About Leeuwarden
updated May 2010Where it is
Leeuwarden is located on the N coast of Friesland.
The port
Leeuwarden lies at the junction of the Harlinger-Trek Canal and the Dokkumer Ee Canal.
Questions about Leeuwarden
What time zone is Leeuwarden in?
Local time at Leeuwarden 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 Leeuwarden?
The deepest berth listed is at Koopmans Meel: 2.70 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
Who carries out Port State Control at Leeuwarden?
Port State Control at Leeuwarden: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Leeuwarden?
The UN/LOCODE of Leeuwarden is NLLWR.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Leeuwarden 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.