Sea shipping
Your ship visit is a cooperation between the captain, the agent and the Harbour Master.
Your ship visit in 4 steps
1. In advance
Notification of each ship visit must be given 24 hours before arrival in PCS.
We will notify you via email whether you need any additional exemptions or permits.
2. Before arrival
Consult the lock schedule for the most up-to-date planning information for ships using the IJmuiden North Lock.
Make a public berth reservation, if necessary.
Order the nautical service providers up to two hours before arrival.
3. Arrival and stay in port
Upon arrival, VHF contact between the captain and the Harbour Master is established.
During your stay you can dispose of ship's waste or apply for an exemption or permit.
4. Berth shift and departure
Report any berth shifts or departures in time via PCS and order the nautical service providers up to two hours before departure.
Invoices for the harbour dues and for extra services - if any - will be sent to your agent.
Waterways
Facts now and after the opening of the world's largest sea lock in 2022.
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Contact
Harbour Master’s Division team
- View marine radiotelephony channels
- View telephone numbers
For reporting your arrival and departure, operational reports, assistance with permit and exemption applications, hazardous substances, mooring facilities, etc.
Latest updates
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The new sea lock that is now being built will replace the IJmuiden North Lock. This new 'front door' for the area around Amsterdam has many advantages. Companies in the region are preparing for the moment when the lock will be put into operation. Read more
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The OpenIJ Logistics Centre is the place where all materials for the construction of the new sea lock are stored. Initially, the centre was located in Amsterdam's Western Port Area, but recently the site has been relocated and the materials have been stored close to the lock complex. Read more
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In 11 weeks’ time, 600,000 m3 of sand has been dredged out of the lock chamber by cutter suction dredger ‘Biesbosch’. The lock chamber is now at a depth of 19m below NAP. The bottom of the lock will be made of gravel and concrete which, when completed, will give the lock a maximum depth of 18 metres. Read more
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Every six months, Rijkswaterstaat examines the satisfaction of local residents, companies and other stakeholders and interested parties with the information and communication of the new sea lock project at IJmuiden. Over the past six months the report marks for Rijkswaterstaat and building consortium OpenIJ have risen again. Read more