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Lauwersoog

Lauwersoog is a village in the municipality of De Marne in the province of Groningen, the Netherlands.

 

Lauwersoog is an important fishing port (LO) and has its own fish auction. The port has a capacity for around 150 fishing trawlers. There are also a number of berths for (traditional) chartered vessels. Because of the favourable location close to the Danish coast and the German Bight, for decades Lauwersoog has been a popular port of call for fishing boats casting their nets in these fishing grounds. After all, for fishing vessels the short distance between the port and the fishing grounds is vitally important. Not only does it offer a safe haven in stormy weather, but because of the shorter sailing times, significant savings in fuel can be made.

 

 

 

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