For visiting boats
Mercator Marina lies in the Mercator Dock in the middle of Ostend, opposite the railway station and next to the sailing ship Mercator, behind the Mercator lock and so free of swell. Locking is always by request: call the harbour office on VHF 14 before entering the lock, wait at the waiting pontoon outside and go in only on a green light. Lockings run every half hour; at spring tides, in storms or during works the lock may be closed. In 2026 the 1970s pontoons were completely replaced. Power (16 A, 32 A on request), water, showers and wifi are included in the per-metre fee; the Kapellestraat shopping street and a supermarket are round the corner.
- Guest berths
- Always request locking in advance on VHF 14 and stay on stand-by. Give name, LOA, beam, draught. In the lock go as far forward as you can, use the vertical lines, engine off. Waiting pontoon on the outside of the pontoon along the Churchillkaai. Pay before leaving. Water off 15 November – 1 April (one tap by the Kapellebrug).
- Radio
- VHF channel 14 · emergency VHF 16
- Position
- 51°13.63′ N 2°55.22′ E (51.22713, 2.92028)
- Office
- April–October open daily; November–March closed Monday and Tuesday; closed 24, 25, 31 December and 1 January. First locking out 30 min after opening, last locking in 60 min before closing; current hours by phone.
checked 18 Oct 2026 - Phone
- +32 59 70 57 62
Prices
| Sailing yacht, per metre per night (until noon) incl. VAT | €3.91 per m / day |
|---|---|
| Motor yacht, per metre per night | €4.70 per m / day |
| Multihull, per metre per night | €5.70 per m / day |
| Commercial / training ship, per metre per night | €6.82 per m / day |
| Washing machine (token) | €5 / once |
| Dryer (token) | €5 / once |
| Surcharge from the 5th person | €5 / person |
Included in the berth price: electricity, water, showers and wifi. Price list → · checked 18 Oct 2026 – prices may change
Services and facilities
© OpenStreetMap · OpenSeaMap — sea marks for the approach
Sailing here? Take VesselSOS with you.
- Family see you from shoreA live link in any browser – they don’t need the app.
- One tap to the right rescue centreHere MRCC Oostende – the app switches centre as you move, with your position and call script even without signal.
- Return-time checkIf you’re not back in time, your people know.
- Shared hazard mapRocks, nets and other hazards reported by other boaters.
Frequently asked
Which VHF channel does the marina use?
VHF channel 14. In an emergency use channel 16.
Who do I call in an emergency at sea here?
Sea rescue: MRCC Oostende +32 59 70 10 00. Or call 112. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16.