a permit for the bunkering of liquefied methane using the bunker ship Coralius within the municipalities of Amsterdam, Velsen, and Zaanstad.

Departing car carriers with a length of more than 180 m which leave stern first from the Westhaven must have a second pilot on board.

This Decree will come into force on 9 June 2024.

With effect from 9 June 2024, a second pilot will be required on board the following seagoing ships:

The Mayor and Aldermen and, being mandated thereto, the Director Central Nautical Management North Sea Canal Area, is, on the ground of the Regional Port Bye-laws for the North Sea Canal Area 2019, authorised to designate public berths for tankers; this includes the authority to designate public berths for the purpose of the activities to be carried out at these berths.

The Director of the Central Nautical Management North Sea Canal Area announces the following:

The Director of the Central Nautical Management North Sea Canal Area announces the following.

Having regard to:





I.

Considering that: In the period from September 8, 2025, to April 1, 2026, construction works will take place at the NDSM Pier;

▪For the sake of safety and the smooth operation of maritime traffic in the area, a vessel will be deployed for traffic management;

▪The enclosed decision aims to grant powers to persons on board that vessel who regulate maritime traffic to provide traffic information or traffic instructions in the vicinity of (construction works or the event);

From 1 April 2026, new tariffs will apply to the Port Waste Plan 2023. The revised tariffs are laid down in the Port Waste Plan Tariffs Decree as of 01/04/2026.

Decree to amend and adopt revised tariffs under the Port Waste Management Plan for the North Sea Canal Area, effective from 1 April 2026.

This regulation has been included in the Appendix to this Decree.