Port of Zaandam
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Zaandam: 22 ships in port now, 28 arrivals and 28 departures in the last 24 h (detected from AIS, as of Oct 1, 2026, 19:42 UTC).
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- In port now
- 22
- Arrivals, last 24 h
- 28
- Departures, last 24 h
- 28
- Ships nearby, last 6 h
- 40
Arrivals and departures AIS-detected
Ships Seadar detected in port from their AIS positions: who is in port now and who left in the last 48 hours. Calls shorter than 30 minutes are not shown, and at places without a charted harbour only ships with an IMO number count. Times UTC.
In port now
| Vessel | Arrived |
|---|---|
 ACHILLESTanker | Oct 1, 2026, 18:27 UTC |
| INVOTIS IVWing in ground | Oct 1, 2026, 14:03 UTC |
| LUUKTanker | Oct 1, 2026, 13:54 UTC |
| ONDERNEMINGCargo | Oct 1, 2026, 12:00 UTC |
| ELLENTanker | Oct 1, 2026, 11:21 UTC |
| VANTAGETanker | Oct 1, 2026, 11:15 UTC |
 FREJCargo (hazardous cat. A) | Oct 1, 2026, 10:25 UTC |
| SCHELDETanker | Oct 1, 2026, 05:59 UTC |
| STOLT RHINETanker | Oct 1, 2026, 05:39 UTC |
 SCENIC PEARLPassenger | Oct 1, 2026, 04:26 UTC |
| MERWEDETanker | Oct 1, 2026, 02:41 UTC |
| VICTORIE | Sep 30, 2026, 20:18 UTC |
| THUN RELIANCETanker | Sep 30, 2026, 19:07 UTC |
| KP20Other | Sep 30, 2026, 17:34 UTC |
 EGALITETanker | Sep 30, 2026, 14:58 UTC |
 OOSTZEETanker | Sep 30, 2026, 12:52 UTC |
| LA FOSCAOther | Sep 30, 2026, 09:01 UTC |
| MAIKETanker | Sep 30, 2026, 08:54 UTC |
| AMSTEL | Sep 29, 2026, 11:55 UTC |
| REGINAOther | Sep 29, 2026, 09:04 UTC |
| WILLEM VAN DER ZWANFishing | Sep 29, 2026, 08:14 UTC |
| LADY ANNACargo | Sep 28, 2026, 21:09 UTC |
Left in the last 48 h
| Vessel | Left | Time in port |
|---|---|---|
| EXPLOSIEFOther | Oct 1, 2026, 17:27 UTC | 4 h 32 min |
| KP 7Other | Oct 1, 2026, 17:22 UTC | 32 h 53 min |
 HAV AMETHYSTCargo | Oct 1, 2026, 16:49 UTC | 27 h 56 min |
| AQUARIUSCargo | Oct 1, 2026, 16:25 UTC | 1 h 47 min |
| FEDELTATanker | Oct 1, 2026, 15:29 UTC | 10 h 3 min |
| STRIJDEROther | Oct 1, 2026, 15:19 UTC | 5 h 44 min |
| MARPOL 18Tanker | Oct 1, 2026, 15:15 UTC | 5 h 36 min |
| PA4 /ATHENAOther | Oct 1, 2026, 14:46 UTC | 3 h 24 min |
| KP12 | Oct 1, 2026, 14:14 UTC | 26 h 7 min |
| ANTONIEWing in ground | Oct 1, 2026, 13:36 UTC | 3 h 24 min |
| CRESCENDOCargo | Oct 1, 2026, 13:28 UTC | 1 h 2 min |
| HARJA IICargo | Oct 1, 2026, 12:27 UTC | 1 h 59 min |
| CORENDIJCKCargo | Oct 1, 2026, 12:22 UTC | 4 h 11 min |
| CHRISTIAANTanker | Oct 1, 2026, 10:55 UTC | 12 h 3 min |
 METISTanker | Oct 1, 2026, 09:45 UTC | 38 h 26 min |
| BOADICEACargo | Oct 1, 2026, 08:56 UTC | 1 h 21 min |
| MEICargo | Oct 1, 2026, 08:47 UTC | 1 h 10 min |
 JOLIENCargo | Oct 1, 2026, 07:59 UTC | 19 h 2 min |
| PARCIVALCargo | Oct 1, 2026, 07:21 UTC | 2 h 48 min |
| ZALMVISSERCargo | Oct 1, 2026, 06:41 UTC | 9 h 44 min |
| RIJNLANDCargo | Oct 1, 2026, 06:40 UTC | 23 h 6 min |
| PA5/POLLUX | Oct 1, 2026, 04:55 UTC | 2 h 46 min |
| ELISA-STanker | Oct 1, 2026, 04:43 UTC | 21 h 23 min |
| ROZENGRACHTTanker | Oct 1, 2026, 04:23 UTC | 9 h 21 min |
 GAS EXELEROTanker | Oct 1, 2026, 03:02 UTC | 2 d 22 h |
| NEMOWing in ground | Oct 1, 2026, 02:48 UTC | 3 d 8 h |
 WILSON DUBLINCargo | Oct 1, 2026, 00:13 UTC | 32 h 47 min |
| HOLLY REICHTanker | Sep 30, 2026, 20:52 UTC | 6 d 10 h |
| ZWAANTJE 6Other | Sep 30, 2026, 17:58 UTC | 1 h 23 min |
| LADY HESTIACargo | Sep 30, 2026, 15:23 UTC | 23 h 40 min |
and 17 more
As of Oct 1, 2026, 19:42 UTC.
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Ships whose AIS destination names Zaandam, with the arrival time their crew entered. Reported in the last 24 hours, due within 7 days. Crews type these by hand: a destination can be out of date and an ETA can slip.
2 ships shown, earliest first.
| Vessel | ETA (UTC) | Destination as broadcast | Matched by |
|---|---|---|---|
| MILACargo | Oct 1, 2026, 19:00 UTC | NLZAA | UN/LOCODE |
| SICERACargo | Oct 2, 2026, 15:56 UTC | ZAANDAM | Name match |
Source: AIS voyage reports via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS. Times are the crew's ETA, not a Seadar estimate. As of Oct 1, 2026, 19:42 UTC.
Arrivals per day AIS-detected
Ships Seadar detected arriving at Zaandam on each of the last 30 days (UTC), counted once per ship per day. A day with no bar had no detected arrivals, which can also mean a gap in our AIS coverage.
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| Day (UTC) | Ships arriving |
|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 6, 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 7, 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 8, 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 9, 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 13, 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 19, 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 22 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 21 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 22 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 15 |
| Sep 26, 2026 | 13 |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 10 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 33 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 27 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 23 |
Vessels near Zaandam
Ships Seadar received on AIS near the port in the last 6 hours, most recent first. Being near a port is not a port call; the board above lists calls.
| Vessel | Type | IMO / MMSI | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| VENICEPassenger | Passenger | MMSI 244153103 | |
| KON.WILLEM ALEXANDERPassenger | Passenger | MMSI 244780635 | |
| JAN VAN DER HEIJDENPassenger | Passenger | MMSI 244180555 | |
| GEULPLUSTanker | Tanker | MMSI 244710523 | |
| HILDAPassenger | Passenger | MMSI 244780711 | |
| SWAENPassenger | Passenger | MMSI 244830009 | |
| KLEYN AMSTERDAMPassenger | Passenger | MMSI 244615628 | |
| JACKYCargo | Cargo | MMSI 244002460 | |
| FRIENDSHIPPassenger | Passenger | MMSI 244740948 | |
| MANDARINEPleasure craft | Pleasure craft | MMSI 245963000 | |
| MOONDANCEPleasure craft | Pleasure craft | MMSI 244090690 | |
| MARIAPleasure craft | Pleasure craft | MMSI 244310916 | |
| CORNELIS TROMPDredging or underwater ops | Dredging or underwater ops | MMSI 244740686 | |
| RINSKEPassenger | Passenger | MMSI 244820924 | |
| JEAN SCHMITZPassenger | Passenger | MMSI 244820184 | |
| CITY TUG 1Other | Other | MMSI 244027223 | |
| SVITZER TYPHOONTug | Tug | IMO 9780067 | |
| IJVEER 66Other | Other | MMSI 244002067 | |
| LA REINEPassenger | Passenger | MMSI 244110350 | |
| PRINSES CHRISTINAPassenger | Passenger | MMSI 244780634 | |
| SPIEGELGRACHT | — | MMSI 244010898 | |
| SOFIAPassenger | Passenger | MMSI 244070371 | |
| BLOPPassenger | Passenger | MMSI 244870448 | |
| PURE SPIRITPassenger | Passenger | MMSI 244052330 | |
| DESTINYCargo | Cargo | MMSI 244700900 | |
| STADSWERKEN 1Other | Other | MMSI 244810214 | |
| PRINSES ARIANEPassenger | Passenger | MMSI 244260497 | |
| SHADOWPassenger | Passenger | MMSI 244630373 | |
| KONINGIN MAXIMAPassenger | Passenger | MMSI 244780640 | |
| ANNAPassenger | Passenger | MMSI 244850620 | |
| MMSI 244850736Passenger | Passenger | MMSI 244850736 | |
| VINCENTCargo | Cargo | MMSI 244730873 | |
| LIEVEPassenger | Passenger | MMSI 244690683 | |
| WABOCargo | Cargo | MMSI 244740307 | |
| BREEZANDOther | Other | MMSI 244004361 | |
| BETA CURADredging or underwater ops | Dredging or underwater ops | MMSI 244050325 | |
| TERINA BTug | Tug | MMSI 244710250 | |
| HANNEKEPassenger | Passenger | MMSI 244790359 | |
| ORACLETanker | Tanker | MMSI 244003537 | |
| YARATanker | Tanker | MMSI 244048153 |
Harbour & facilities
Harbour particulars for Zaandam from the NGA World Port Index (WPI port no. 31050). Depths in metres as charted by NGA.
- Harbour size
- Small
- Harbour type
- Lake or canal
- Shelter
- Excellent
- Channel depth
- 8 m
- Anchorage depth
- 14 m
- Cargo pier depth
- 8 m
- Mean tide
- 4 m
- Pilotage compulsory
- No
- First port of entry
- Yes
- Repairs
- Limited
Source: NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150). Licence: US Government public domain.
Not for navigation.
Water level
Latest readings at gauges within 20 km of Zaandam, as published by each water authority, with the last 48 hours. Times in UTC.
| Gauge | Level | Change (3 h) | Last 48 h | Reading (UTC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buitenhuizenrelative to NAP · 7.5 km away | -40 cm | 0 cm | ||
| Amsterdam, Surinamekaderelative to NAP · 10.1 km away | -42 cm | -1 cm | ||
| Amsterdam, Schellingwouderbrugrelative to NAP · 11 km away | -25 cm | 0 cm |
Source: Rijkswaterstaat Waterwebservices (water heights, NAP). Water levels: Rijkswaterstaat (Waterinfo), public domain. Licence: Public Domain Mark 1.0.
Gauges are matched to this port by distance (within 20 km of the port position), a link derived by Seadar, not stated by the authority. Levels are relative to each gauge's own reference level: they are not water depths. Not for navigation.
Forecast
Model forecast for Zaandam over the next 72 hours, every 6 hours: wind, gusts, waves and visibility. Times in UTC.
| Time (UTC) | Wind (kn) | From | Gusts (kn) | Waves (m) | Period (s) | Visibility (km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 263° | 6 | 0.7 | 4 | 24 | |
| 2 | 224° | 4 | 0.5 | 4 | 24 | |
| 3 | 175° | 6 | 0.4 | 4 | 24 | |
| 5 | 210° | 12 | 0.4 | 4 | 24 | |
| 2 | 179° | 4 | 0.4 | 4 | 24 | |
| 3 | 173° | 5 | 0.4 | 4 | 24 | |
| 3 | 183° | 6 | 0.6 | 4 | 24 | |
| 6 | 240° | 14 | 0.7 | 4 | 24 | |
| 3 | 228° | 5 | 0.6 | 4 | 24 | |
| 3 | 325° | 5 | 0.5 | 4 | 24 |
Forecast: ECMWF IFS 0.25° + ECMWF WAM, run of Oct 1, 2026, 00:00 UTC. Visibility: NOAA GFS 0.25° + GFS-Wave (WAVEWATCH III), run of Oct 1, 2026, 12:00 UTC. Waves are taken from the wave model's nearest sea point, 40 km away.
Source: ECMWF open data (IFS 0.25° forecasts, ECMWF WAM waves). This service is based on data and products of the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF). Source: www.ecmwf.int. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Licence: CC-BY-4.0 + ECMWF Terms of Use.
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° and GFS-Wave (WAVEWATCH III) forecasts. Forecast: NOAA NCEP GFS / GFS-Wave (WAVEWATCH III). Licence: US Government work (public domain); NOAA Open Data Dissemination.
A model forecast, not an observation. Not for navigation.
Piracy and anti-shipping incidents nearby
1 incident within 100 km of the port in NGA's Anti-Shipping Activity Messages (ASAM) archive since Jan 16, 2021. NGA stopped updating the archive in 2024. The most recent:
- OtherJan 16, 2021Merchant Vessel66 km away
On 16 January, customs officers in Rotterdam discovered two separate shipments of cocaine, totaling approximately 1,069 kilograms. The first shipment of 839 kilograms was found in a shipping container from Brazil with two old Volkswagen vans. The second shipment of 230 kilograms of cocaine was found in a shipping container full of beer.
Source: NGA Anti-Shipping Activity Messages. This reproduction, partial or complete, of any National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), National Imagery and Mapping Agency (NIMA) or Defense Mapping Agency (DMA) product, information or data is not approved, authorized or endorsed by the Secretary of Defense, the Director of National Intelligence, the Director, NGA or any other element of the US Government. The US Government and NGA accept no liability for the accuracy or quality of this reproduction or the use of any NGA, NIMA or DMA products, information or data. Licence: US Government work — "NGA claims no copyright or other intellectual property right".
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