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Several drinking water supply points in the Amsterdam port area have recently been converted. Drawing water at these Port of Amsterdam drinking water supply point is free of charge up to 6m³ per day. Do you need more on a single day? Then the cost is €2.50 per cubic meter.

On August 27, traffic signs were installed at the new waiting jetty in the Minervahaven. This means the jetty is now fully operational.

Just two more weeks until the tenth edition of SAIL takes place: from 20 to 24 August, the port of Amsterdam will be the backdrop for SAIL Amsterdam. We will ensure that all vessel traffic is guided smoothly and safely during this major nautical event. Are you visiting the port of Amsterdam during SAIL? In this article you will find more information on measures and closures.

For the first time, liquefied natural gas (LNG) has been bunkered at the Cruise Port Terminal in Amsterdam. The cruise ship Ilma, owned by The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, was fuelled by FlexFueler 001, Titan Clean Fuels' bunker vessel.
The bunkering was carried out via a ship-to-ship transfer (STS), whereby LNG is pumped directly from one ship to another.

The layout of the VTS sectors is being revised to further optimize communication between vessel traffic operators and waterway users. This revision includes a reorganization and expansion of the VTS sectors. For example, a new VTS sector will be added on the Afgesloten IJ: Channel 5, Sector Stad.

Sea cruise ships can now make use of shore power at the Passenger Terminal Amsterdam (PTA). Thanks to the new installation, vessels can switch off their onboard generators upon docking, significantly reducing emissions and noise pollution. Starting in 2027, the use of shore power at this location will become mandatory—three years ahead of European regulations.