Port of Gelsenkirchen
Live map, verified port identifiers and location information for Gelsenkirchen in Germany.
Port Information
Live Vessel Map
Live AIS map provided by VesselFinder. Positions may be delayed or incomplete and must not be used for navigation.
About Gelsenkirchen Port
Gelsenkirchen Port is a verified port location in Germany. It is recorded in the Ship-Tracker Port Master with the UN/LOCODE DEGEK and the coordinates 51.5310000, 7.0785000. This profile brings together the port identity, regional position and map-based vessel information in one place. The page uses structured source fields rather than unverified descriptions of terminals, cargo volumes or facilities.
Port Location
The recorded position places Gelsenkirchen within Inland, Europe and the wider Inland, Europe maritime area. The location map is centred on the verified coordinates from the Port Master. It can be used to understand the port’s geographic setting and its relationship to surrounding coastal and maritime locations. Coordinates are identifiers for the mapped position and should not be used as navigational instructions.
Map position is based on the verified port coordinates shown above.
Live vessel tracking near Gelsenkirchen
The live vessel map provides an external AIS view around Gelsenkirchen Port. Depending on coverage, visitors may see vessels reported near the selected coordinates and can open available vessel details through the map provider. AIS positions can be delayed, incomplete or temporarily unavailable. The map is therefore intended for general information and vessel discovery, not for navigation, safety decisions or confirmation of an arrival time.
Nearby Ports
Nearby port locations calculated from the Port Master include Herne, Bottrop, Dorsten, Marl, Mulheim An Der Ruhr, Schwelgern. They are ordered geographically from the verified coordinates and help visitors explore the surrounding port network. A nearby-port name becomes an internal link only when a valid Ship-Tracker WordPress page and mapping exist; no destination URL is invented for an unavailable page.
Ports in Germany
Explore published port profiles across Germany in the Ship-Tracker.org port directory.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Gelsenkirchen Port located?
The verified position is latitude 51.5310000 and longitude 7.0785000 in Germany.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Gelsenkirchen?
The UN/LOCODE recorded for Gelsenkirchen is DEGEK.
Can I view vessels near Gelsenkirchen Port?
Yes. The page includes a VesselFinder AIS map centred on the port coordinates. Coverage and reported positions may vary.
Is the vessel map suitable for navigation?
No. The embedded AIS map is for general information only and must not be used for navigation or safety decisions.
Which ports are near Gelsenkirchen?
The page calculates nearby ports from verified Port Master coordinates. Current nearby results include Herne, Bottrop, Dorsten, Marl, Mulheim An Der Ruhr, Schwelgern.
Sources & Data Notes
Port identity and coordinates are provided from the controlled Ship-Tracker Port Master snapshot. Live AIS positions are displayed through the embedded VesselFinder service and may be delayed, incomplete or unavailable.