We are currently in the midst of constructing a new Coaster waiting jetty at the end of Mercuriushaven.

As of January 1, 2024, a new version of the pilotage regulation will be taken into effect. Various changes will apply to the Amsterdam-IJmond seaport area. Most changes can be found in Chapter 3, within Article 23 and Article 27 specifically.

The Kleine-Sluis IJmuiden is closed due to a diving inspection for a door change on:

January 10, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

If the maintenance needs to be postponed due to weather conditions, it will be carried out on January 12, 2024 from 08:00 to 14:00.

In the area that is located in the Closed IJ, near the Ruijterkade Oost between the CS boulevard and the former eastern entrance, from 8 January 2024 to 15 February 2024 work is being carried out for the purpose of installing a temporary pedestrian pontoon.

Press release by Rijkswaterstaat

The Oranjesluizen complex near Amsterdam has been closed since 19:00 on Wednesday evening due to the water level in the Markermeer. As a result, the Noorder, Midden and Zuidersluis and the Prins Willem Alexandersluis are expected to be out of operation until Wednesday 10 January, 19:00.

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Press release by Rijkswaterstaat

Today, Rijkswaterstaat will start testing the Noorder, Midden and Zuidersluis and the Prins Willem Alexandersluis to see if the Oranjesluizen complex in Amsterdam can be safely opened again. If these tests go well, ships can engage in lockage again.

See attached file.

Due to scheduled maintenance, the IJmuiden Sea Lock will be closed on