Boat Bike Tours was one of the first shipping companies to restart operations on 19 June. The vessel De Amsterdam departed for its first cruise through western Netherlands. Director Jan Timmermans explains what measures Boat Bike Tours is taking to ensure that everyone has a safe and enjoyable trip.

In these times of changing COVID-19 rules and relaxations, there is sometimes uncertainty about bookings, cancellations and the schedule. To avoid confusion, this article provides an overview of the most important arrangements and an update on the 2022 schedule.

The contours of Zeesluis IJmuiden are now clearly visible and this means that the final phase of construction has now begun. In the coming months, OpenIJ will continue with the construction of the Loswal (quay) on the Zuidersluiseiland (number 1 in the picture);

Port of Amsterdam and tank storage company Evos aim to import large volumes of green hydrogen into the Amsterdam port.

To designate the area in Carel Reynierszhaven as an area where ships may moor by the use of spud poles.

Adopt the plan of approach of 26 November 2020 for the handling of cargoes in seagoing vessels that have been treated abroad with disinfectants. This plan of approach is included as Annex 1 to this decision.

Designation of the Pontsteiger (ferry landing place) in the Oude Houthaven as an area where moored ships are prohibited from using a generator and/or operate a main and/or auxiliary engine.