Emden : Profile

Docking

A busy ferry port on the east bank of the river Ems, which marks the border with The Netherlands.

There are several berthing options. One on the seaward side of the Nesserland lock and several more through the lock into the city centre.

Beyond the City Marina is the Ems-Jade canal (clearance 3.75m, depth 1.7m), leading the 40 miles to Wilhelmshaven.

City Marina
Reederie AG Ems
Tel:+49 (0)4921 890 7211/ 0160 447 9965
This marina consists of 3 berthing areas; Alter Binnenhafen (depth 4.5m), Ratsdelft (depth 3m) and Falderndelft (depth 3m). All are managed by Reederie AG Ems. Access is through the 2 road/rail bridges. Launderette, pump-out facilities.

Emder YC Marina
Tel:+49 (0)4921 997 147
Most facilities. Crane. Exposed to SW winds.

Mariners Club
Tel:+49 (0)4921 953 795
No showers

Nesserland Lock
Tel:+49 (0)4921 897 270, VHF Channel 13
Opens :- In-bound: H+30 0730-1830 (Mon-Sat), 0730-1530(Sun) Out-bound: every H 0700-1800(Mon-Sat), 0700-1500(Sun) If a later exit is required on a Sunday, exit via the Vorhafen lock with the commercial traffic.

Road/Rail Bridges
Opening on request at: 0650, 0855, 1130, 1325, 1410, 1530, 1730, 1850, 2130. Sound 'M' (- -) for opening.

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