Compulsory Pilotage
Sailing in the North Sea Canal area is subject to compulsory pilotage. You can read what this means for you in our information guide.
Information guide for PECs (Pilotage Exemption Certificates)
The PEC information guide provides an overview of the practical implementation of the PEC holder programme. You can read all about the procedures and preconditions for obtaining exemption from compulsory pilotage. Such as:
- Applying for a PEC
- Training and testing
- PEC for small sea-going vessels and workboats
- Restrictions, such as weather conditions
- Exemptions
Contact
Do you have questions about compulsory pilotage or applying for a PEC? Please contact the Harbour Master's Division, Port Office via portoffice@portofamsterdam.com or +31 (0)20 523 46 00, selection menu 2.
Do you have any questions about the training programme? Send an e-mail to the Regional Pilotage Corporation Amsterdam-IJmond (RLc): PEC-AY@loodswezen.nl.