PORT

INFORMATION
GUIDE
AMSTERDAM
JANUARY 2011

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This book has been written for Masters of seagoing vessels, shipping lines, publishers of nautical
information and any other party that needs nautical information.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER
Port of Amsterdam makes every effort to make and maintain the contents of this document as up-to-
date, accessible, error-free and complete as possible, but correctness and completeness of these
contents cannot be guaranteed. Port of Amsterdam accepts no liability whatsoever for the occurrence
and / or consequences of errors, fault or incompleteness or any other omission in connection with the
information provided by this document. In case of any discrepancies or inconsistencies between this
document and the applicable legislation, including the port bye-laws, the latter will prevail.

CONTACT PORT OF AMSTERDAM

Telephone: +31(0)20 523 45 00
Telefax: +31(0)20 620 98 21
E-mail: [email protected]

CONTACT PERSON FOR PORT INFORMATION GUIDE

Julian Sallows – for all issues related to the Port Information Guide contents
mailto: [email protected]

WEBSITE OF THE PORT

www.portofamsterdam.nl

WEBSITE OF THIS DOCUMENT

www.portofamsterdam.nl/smartsite23083.dws

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Table of contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS

GENERAL INTRODUCTION 5

TABLE OF CONTENTS 7

RECORDS OF CORRECTIONS 13

PART I
INTRODUCTION, CONTACT INFORMATION AND REGULATIONS

1. FOREWORD HARBOURMASTER 18
1.1 General 18
1.2 Port report 18
1.3 Port performance 18

2 CONTACT INFORMATION AND REGULATIONS 19

2.1 General 20
2.2 Contact information 20
2.3 Rules and regulations 20
2.4 Exemptions and permits 21
2.5 Recent important amendments to law 21

PART II
NOTIFICATION, DOCUMENTATION AND REPORTING

3 ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE CHECKLISTS 23

3.1 General 24
3.2 Arrival checklist 24
3.3 Departure checklist 26

4 NOTIFICATION 27
4.1 General 28
4.2 Health 28
4.3 Immigration 29
4.4 Customs 31
4.5 ETA 33
4.6 ETD 34
4.7 Security 35
4.8 Dangerous Goods 35
4.9 Waste 36
4.10 IOPP 36
4.11 Explanations of reporting codes 37

5 DOCUMENTATION 41
5.1 General 42
5.2 Required documentation, to be available at all times 42

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6 REPORTING 43
6.1 General 44
6.2 Issues to be reported 44

PART III
PORT DESCRIPTION AND NAVIGATION

7 PORT DESCRIPTION 47
7.1 General 48
7.2 Developments 48
7.3 Port locations 48
7.4 Port limits 48
7.5 Load lines 49
7.6 Maximum size vessels 49
7.7 Time zone 49
7.8 Local holidays 49
7.9 Working hours 49
7.10 Traffic 49
7.11 Cargo 49
7.12 Charts and books 49
7.13 Shipping announcements for the port area 51
7.14 Pilot stations 52
7.15 Port infrastructure 52
7.16 Port accommodation and berths 54
7.17 Weather and tidal information 54
7.18 Webcams 56

8 PORT NAVIGATION 57
8.1 General 58
8.2 Speed 58
8.3 UKC 58
8.4 Right of way 58
8.5 Spacing of vessels 59
8.6 Passing arrangements 59
8.7 Restrictions 59
8.8 Inward bound vessels 59
8.9 Outward bound vessels 59
8.10 Shifting vessels 59
8.11 Docking 59
8.12 Display of signals and lights 59

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PART IV
PORT SAFETY AND SECURITY

9 PORT SAFETY 61
9.1 General 62
9.2 Emergency contacts 62
9.3 Emergency response equipment 62
9.4 Emergency coordination centre 62
9.5 Emergency scenarios 62

10 PORT SECURITY 65
10.1 General 66
10.2 Present ISPS security level information 66
10.3 Reporting to port facilities 66

PART V
NAUTICAL SERVICES AND COMMUNICATION

11 NAUTICAL SERVICES 67
11.1 General 68
11.2 VTS 68
11.3 Pilotage 72
11.4 Tugs 80
11.5 Mooring 83
11.6 Lashing of cargo 82

12 NAUTICAL COMMUNICATION 85
12.1 General 86
12.2 VHF channels nautical communication 86

PART VI
PORT OPERATIONS

13 CARGO OPERATIONS 89
13.1 General 90
13.2 Loading/Discharging procedures 91
13.3 Cleaning procedures 90

14 VESSEL OPERATIONS 93
14.1 General 94
14.2 Lowering boats and rafts 94
14.3 Maintenance and repair 94
14.4 Underwater inspection/cleaning 95

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15 PORT INSPECTIONS 97
15.1 General 98
15.2 Inspections from Port State Control 98
15.3 Inspections from other parties 98

PART VII
PORT SERVICES

16 PORT SERVICES 99
16.1 General 100
16.2 Fuel and lubrication oil 100
16.3 Fresh water 101
16.4 Stores 101
16.5 Shore based electricity 101
16.6 Waste 102
16.7 Repairs 105
16.8 De-ratting 106
16.9 Surveyors 106
16.10 Shipping agents 106
16.11 Medical facilities 107
16.12 Seaman‟s Missions 109
16.13 Transport 110

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Record of
corrections
Date Page Correction subject Source

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Janine van Oosten, Harbour Master Port of Amsterdam

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1 Foreword
Harbour Master
 PORT OF AMSTERDAM
PART 1 | 1. FOREWORD HARBOUR MASTER

1.1 GENERAL
In front of you is the Port‟s new digital information guide. You will be using the digital version most of
the time.
As the harbour master of the Amsterdam ports, it is my responsibility to ensure a safe, prompt and
environmentally sound shipping passage. From the IJmuiden lock stretching all the way to the
Amsterdam port area along the IJ, I am working closely together with Port of Amsterdam‟s Nautical
Sector to welcome you and allow for a smooth transit in our harbour area.
The Amsterdam seaports consist of the ports of Amsterdam, Zaandam, Beverwijk and Velsen. We
attach great value to you being able to carry out activities as best as you possibly can at our port. This
is why the local ports are joining hands strongly to unequivocally help out and provide the information
and services that you need.
I do hope that this new guide will cover all the information you might need for your daily activities. The
guide‟s structure is similar to the one you will find at the other ports, so you can find information easily
and promptly in a similar and unequivocal manner.
Welcome to our port …

Janine van Oosten

Harbour Master for the Port of Amsterdam
Also Harbour Master for the Central Nautical Management

1.2 PORT REPORT

The Port of Amsterdam is of increasing significance in the economy of the surrounding area. With a
direct and indirect added value (market value of production less purchased raw materials) of € 6.4
billion, the port contributes substantially to the economic well being of the city, the region, the nation
and indeed Europe. The Port of Amsterdam is one of the five most important economic pillars of the
regional economy, together with ICT, Schiphol Airport, business services and tourism. It is also only
moderately affected by economic cycles because of the wide diversity of goods handled by the port
and the fact that transshipment of goods by sea continues to grow. Total transhipments in the
Amsterdam Port Area for 2009 were 86.7 million tonnes. In 2009 7,656 loaded sea-going vessels
called at Amsterdam Seaports. In 2009, 93 ocean cruise ships and 999 river cruise ships pulled into
the Port of Amsterdam. The number of passengers was roughly the same, going from 228,012 in 2008
to 233,766 in 2009. In 2009, the cruise sector generated some € 60 million for Amsterdam and its
surrounding area.

1.3 PORT PERFORMANCE

On behalf of the municipal administration the Port manages, utilises and develops the city port with
more than 1,900 hectares of port area (harbour sites, quays, roads, railways, ditches and green areas)
and 600 hectares of waterways. The Port of Amsterdam seeks to be a reliable port and sustainable
manage economic activity and employment in the Amsterdam Seaports. Amsterdam Seaports
comprise the ports of Amsterdam, Zaanstad, Beverwijk and Velsen/IJmuiden.
The Port of Amsterdam has three major tasks:
1. Optimising service and the business climate in the port region. In doing so the Port focuses on
existing clients, attracting new flows of cargo and companies as well as marketing and promotion
activities.
2. Constructing and maintaining infrastructure, renewing the port and managing Amsterdam‟s port
area Westpoort.
3. Encouraging smooth, safe and environmentally responsible handling of shipping traffic 40
kilometres from the coast at IJmuiden up to the Orange locks (Oranjesluizen), partly by legislation and
enforcement.

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2 Contact
information and
regulations
 PORT OF AMSTERDAM
PART I | 2. CONTACT INFORMATION AND REGULATIONS

2.1 GENERAL
The Harbour Master‟s Office is located in the city of Amsterdam
Visiting address: De Ruijterkade 7, 1013 AA Amsterdam
Postal address: P.O. Box 19406,1000 GK Amsterdam
Telephone: +31(0)20 523 45 00
Fax: +31(0)20 620 98 21
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.portofamsterdam.nl

2.2 CONTACT INFORMATION

Within the Nautical Department the relevant operational departments are:

DIVISION: SUPERVISION, ENVIRONMENT, SAFETY

Telephone: +31(0)20 622 15 15, +31(0)20 623 91 30

Fax: +31(0)20 625 40 15, +31(0)20 626 62 15
E-mail : [email protected]

DIVISION: TRAFFIC CONTROL

Telephone: +31(0)20 523 47 16, +31(0)20 523 47 19

Fax: +31(0)20 523 48 00
E-mail: [email protected]
VHF: channel 14

Traffic Control is manned 24 hours/day

2.3 RULES AND REGULATIONS

The rules and regulations for the Port of Amsterdam are to create and maintain safe, efficient and
environmentally responsible handling of shipping. The international rules of the IMO, such as the
SOLAS convention and its amendment (e.g. the IMDG code and IBC) and national regulations,
including the recommendations of the European Community, are in force in the Port of Amsterdam.

APPLICABLE NATIONAL REGULATIONS

Scheepvaart Verkeers Wet (Dutch Shipping Traffic Act)

Binnenvaart Politie Reglement (Inland Navigation Police Regulations)
Reglement Communicatie Loodsaanvraag Zeevaart (Regulations concerning communication pilot
request shipping)
Scheepvaart Reglement Territoriale Zee ( Dutch Regulations on Shipping in Territorial Waters)
Loodsplicht Besluit 1995 ( Compulsory Pilotage Decree 1995)
Wet Voorkoming Verontreiniging door Schepen ( Dutch Law for prevention of pollution from ships)
Regeling Vervoer Gevaarlijke Stoffen met Zeeschepen (Dutch regulation for carriage of dangerous
goods by seagoing vessels)

APPLICABLE LOCAL REGULATIONS

Regionale Havenverordening Noordzeekanaalgebied 2010 (Port Bylaw for the North Sea Canal area
2010)

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2.4 EXEMPTIONS AND PERMITS

The Harbour Master can grant exemptions from specific regulations.
Permission can also be granted for special activities such as repairs and cleaning.

Contact division Supervision, environment and security.

2.5 RECENT IMPORTANT AMENDMENTS TO LAW

Please consult the websites below:
www.portofamsterdam.nl/smartsite1138.dws

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3 Arrival and
Departure
Checklist
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PART II | 3. ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE CHECKLISTS

3.1 GENERAL
For quick reference when and what to report, please consult the checklists mentioned below.

3.2 ARRIVAL CHECKLIST

ARRIVAL CHECKLIST FOR SHIPS WITH DRAUGHT LESS THAN 8.00 METERS

Sequence Time Report

1 Eta-48 or at the latest on entering Dutch Dangerous Goods, see 4.8
territorial waters
2 Eta-24 or at the latest on entering Dutch Waste, see 4.9
territorial waters
3 On departure previous port of call, at the IOPP, see 4.10
latest on entering Dutch territorial waters
4 Eta-6 hours 4.5
5 Eta-3 hours 4.5
6 Eta-1 hour 4.5
7 Before entering 12 mile zone Immigration, see 4.3
8 Before arrival Customs, see 4.4
9 Before arrival Health, see 4.2
10 Before arrival Bonded stores, see 4.4
11 Eta-24 hours Security. See 4.7

ARRIVAL CHECKLIST FOR SHIPS WITH DRAUGHT BETWEEN 8.00 AND 14.10 METERS WITH A
BEAM LESS THEN 42 METERS

Sequence Time Report

1 Eta-24 or at the latest on entering Dutch Dangerous Goods, see 4.8
territorial waters
2 Eta-24 or at the latest on entering Dutch Waste, see 4.9
territorial waters
3 On departure previous port of call, at the IOPP, see 4.10
latest on entering Dutch territorial waters
4 Eta-24 hours 4.5
5 Eta-6 hours 4.5
6 Eta-3 hours 4.5
7 Eta-1 hour 4.5
8 Before entering 12 mile zone Immigration, see 4.3
9 Before arrival Customs, see 4.4
10 Before arrival Health, see 4.2
11 Before arrival Bonded stores, see 4.4
12 Eta-24 hours Security. See 4.7

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ARRIVAL CHECKLIST FOR SHIPS WITH DRAUGHT BETWEEN 14.10 AND 17.80 METERS.

Sequence Time Report

1 Eta-24 or at the latest on entering Dutch Dangerous Goods, see 4.8
territorial waters
2 Eta-24 or at the latest on entering Dutch Waste, see 4.9
territorial waters
3 On departure previous port of call, at the IOPP, see 4.10
latest on entering Dutch territorial waters
4 Eta-24 hours 4.5
5 Eta-8 hours 4.5
6 Before entering 12 mile zone Immigration, see 4.3
7 Before arrival Customs, see 4.4
8 Before arrival Health, see 4.2
9 Before arrival Bonded stores, see 4.4
10 Eta-24 hours Security. See 4.7

FOR VESSELS TRANSITING THE NORTH LOCK WITH DRAUGHT> 13.10M OR BEAM > 42M OR
LENGTH OVERALL > 325M.

Sequence Time Report

1 Eta-24 or at the latest on entering Dutch Dangerous Goods, see 4.8
territorial waters
2 Eta-24 or at the latest on entering Dutch Waste, see 4.9
territorial waters
3 On departure previous port of call, at the IOPP, see 4.10
latest on entering Dutch territorial waters
4 Eta-24 hours 4.5
5 Eta-6 hours 4.5
6 Eta-3 hours 4.5
7 Eta-1 hour 4.5
8 Before entering 12 mile zone Immigration, see 4.3
9 Before arrival Customs, see 4.4
10 Before arrival Health, see 4.2
11 Before arrival Bonded stores, see 4.4
12 Eta-24 hours Security. See 4.7
13 Eta-24 hours Confirmation lock passage
14 Eta-7 days Exemption for lock passage, see 11.3

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3.3 DEPARTURE CHECKLIST

VESSELS DEPARTING WITH DRAFT > 14.1M

Sequence Time Report

1 Etd-8 hours Pre-departure report, see 4.6
2 Before Etd Dangerous goods, see 4.8
3 Prior to departure Customs, see 4.4
4 Between ETD-6 and Etd-3 hours Immigration, see 4.3

VESSEL DEPARTING WITH DRAFT ≤ 14.1M

Sequence Time Report

1 Etd-8 hours Pre-departure report, see 4.6
2 Before Etd Dangerous goods, see 4.8
3 Prior to departure Customs, see 4.4
4 Between ETD-6 and Etd-3 hours Immigration, see 4.3

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4 Notification
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PART II | 4 NOTIFICATION

4.1 GENERAL
Masters of vessels arriving at, staying in or departing from the port of Amsterdam are obliged to give
previous notification on a variety of subjects, ranging from health to immigration to dangerous goods.
This section lists all the requirements for notifying the port authorities.

4.2 HEALTH
Source: Municipal Medical and Health Service (GGD) of Amsterdam.

PRIOR TO ARRIVAL
The master has to complete and sign a Maritime Declaration of Health. The standard international
form has to be used.

To download this form:

http://www.portofamsterdam.nl/docs/uk/Shipping/Maritime_Declaration_of_Health.doc

In case one of these questions has been answered by “yes”, or in case of other quarantine problems:
advise the ship agent
advise the pilot
mail this form to [email protected] or fax this form to 020-5234800.
keep the person responsible for medical care on board available to answer any question.

In all cases keep the Maritime Declaration of Health form stand-by.

In case of an epidemic threat the master can be requested to report the health situation on board to
VTS Port of Amsterdam.

More information can be found on:

http://www.rivm.nl/Images/draaiboek%20IHR%20januari%2009_tcm91-58011.pdf

http://www.gezond.amsterdam.nl/secundair-menu/english/ship-sanitation

http://www.shipsanitation.nl/

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4.3 IMMIGRATION
Source: Dutch-Immigration.

PRIOR TO ARRIVAL

On entering the Netherlands territory (12 nautical mile zone) the Master of a seagoing vessel must
immediately:
forward a Crew and Passenger list (IMO FAL form no. 5 and 6)
report the presence of any stowaways.

The foregoing implies that the Seaport Police must be in possession of the required information prior
to the arrival of the seagoing vessel in the port of Amsterdam.
Submit the data to or download the crew manifest program from the Dutch Immigration site (see
contact information below).

http://www.dutch-immigration.nl/uk_index.htm

AFTER BERTHING THE VESSEL

Despite the fact that the crew manifest and the possible passenger manifest will have been forwarded
in advance, Dutch-Immigration officials will regularly come on board to carry out a physical inspection
for border control purposes after the seagoing vessel has berthed

During an inspection of this kind, the Master must present the crew manifest and possible passenger
manifest to the officials, and offer his full co-operation during the inspection. Dutch-Immigration aim to
carry out the inspection within 6 hours of the vessel‟s arrival in port

WHILE IN THE NETHERLANDS

Throughout the entire period that his vessel is berthed at a Dutch port, the Master of a seagoing
vessel entering the Netherlands is obliged to:
• retain in his safekeeping the copy of the crew manifest returned to him by the border control official
after being checked, and to submit this for inspection immediately if summoned to do so;
• report every signing-on by a foreign national, or the absence of any foreign national who is a vessel
crew member that may be deemed important from the point of view of border control or supervision of
foreign nationals;
• duly report any intention of a foreign national crew member to sign off;
• duly report the departure or boarding of foreign nationals who do not belong to the crew (i.e.
passengers)

CREW MEMBERS WHO WISH TO GO ASHORE

1. Any foreign nationals entering the Netherlands as the Master or crew member of a seagoing vessel
may be admitted. Admission will only be granted if the Master or crew member complies with the
requirements that are in place for border control purposes, to wit:
• a physical on board inspection has been carried out;
• permission has been obtained from the checkpoint officials.

2. If the foreign national is not in the possession of a valid document for border crossing, the foreign
national will solely be granted entry to the municipality in which the vessel is docked and the adjacent
municipalities.

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3. If seamen wish to gain admission to other municipalities, they are required to carry a document
authorizing the crossing of borders (plus a visa, if necessary)
PASSENGERS

Passengers who do not need a visa can request for admission. On board they will be checked and
their documents will be stamped.
Passengers who do need a visa must request this visa in their home country. Without a visa they are
not allowed to disembark

PASSENGERS WHO ARE RELATED TO A CREW MEMBER

Passengers who can show evidence that they have a relationship with a crew member, can get a visa
so they can go ashore together

DEPARTURE FROM THE NETHERLANDS

A Master of a seagoing vessel shall duly notify the head of the checkpoint through which his vessel
will be passing, of the intended departure of his vessel from the Netherlands.

Such notification shall be made:

• no more than six and no less than three hours prior to the actual departure of the vessel;
• in the event the vessel remains at the relevant location for less than three hours, in sufficient time as
to grant the checkpoint official opportunity to carry out the required inspection of persons.

At the departure of a seagoing vessel, the Seaport Police strives to come on board before concluding
the border control formalities

CHECKPOINT / IMMIGRATION OFFICE

Amsterdam-IJmond, open 24 hours

Koninklijke Marechaussee

Location IJmuiden (headquarters)

Kanaalstraat 79, 1975 BB IJmuiden
Telephone:+31(0)255 56 67 00
Fax:+31(0)255 56 67 55

Location Amsterdam
Crossingpoint Suezhaven
Radarweg 34, 1042 AN Amsterdam
Telephone: +31(0)20 614 89 23
Fax:+31(0)20 613 61 99

E-mail: [email protected]
Website:www.dutch-immigration.nl

Download crew manifest program: www.dutch-immigration.nl/uk_crewlister.htm

Source: Port of Amsterdam Koninklijke Marechaussee (responsible for Immigration)

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4.4 CUSTOMS
Source: Dutch Customs

PRIOR TO ARRIVAL

NOTIFICATION AND CLEARANCE OF INCOMING VESSEL

An incoming vessel is not allowed to discharge or load before Customs allows it through clearance.
Upon a ship‟s arrival a notification of incoming vessel must be available. Notification of an incoming
vessel consists of:
ship‟s declaration (IMO FAL form 1)
cargo declaration (IMO FAL form 2)
stores declaration (IMO FAL form 3)
crew declaration (IMO FAL form 4)

Regardless of which paper form is used, it shall be signed by the captain, the ship‟s agent attending /
providing clearance, or other person authorized by the captain.

DOCUMENTS
The following documents must be available:
cargo-statements (e.g. bills of lading)
crew‟s effects declaration (IMO FAL form no. 4)
vessel‟s stores declaration (IMO FAL form no. 3)

It is strongly recommended that these papers are at hand before arrival in port.

BONDED STORE
Goods, which are not to be cleared, must be stored in one room, which room can be sealed by
Customs. It is recommended to put these goods in that room before entering the harbour. Masters of
ships must be careful that these seals are not damaged. If renewal or removal is wanted, this can be
applied by Customs

CUSTOMS ALLOWANCES ON PROVISIONS

Spirits: ¼ litre per crew member, with a maximum of 5 litres per vessel
Wine : 5 litres per crew member
Tobacco products: either 200 cigarettes, or 25 cigars, or 500 grams of tobacco out
of bond per crew member for use on board

PROVISION QUANTITIES
The quantity of provisions allowed to be used during the stay in port, is based on a standard of one
week.

If the stay in port requires more than one week, a new allotment for the remaining days may be
acquired on application to Customs. When a vessel is no longer active (e.g. discharging or loading),
Customs will not allow a new allotment

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BEING WITHIN DUTCH TERRITORIAL WATERS

As long as an incoming vessel is within Dutch territorial waters (12 nautical mile zone) and has not
been cleared by Dutch Customs, it is strictly forbidden:
to allow any person to board the ship
to allow any member of the crew or passengers to disembark
to load or unload any goods
to allow contact with any other craft

The following persons are exempted from these rules:

commissioned and licensed pilots
Harbour master‟s representatives
customs officers
agents in possession of special permits
personnel on tugs employed in assisting the vessel

The same prohibition rules for outgoing vessels, even after clearance by Dutch Customs, for as long
as these outgoing vessels are within Dutch territorial waters. Masters failing to comply with this
regulation are liable to be prosecuted.

PRIOR TO DEPARTURE
A vessel is not allowed to proceed to sea without having obtained a clearance certificate from
Customs (IMO FAL form no.1)

It is strictly forbidden to break Customs seals on bonded stores for as long as the vessel is within
Dutch territorial waters. In case of detention within territorial waters, an application can be made for a
Dutch Customs officer to board the vessel. This officer can release the needed goods and seal off the
lockers again.

MORE INFORMATION
More information on Customs is available on the Dutch Customs website www.douane.nl.

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4.5 ETA
Who What* To How When Remarks

All seagoing A, B, C, Central Nautical Telefax: +31 Departure last Deviations of

ships except G, H, I1, Administration, (0)20-5234800 port of call, at 30 minutes or
fishing vessels I2, J, O, central least ETA more should
and ships P, Q, T, reporting point Mail: minus 24 be reported
smaller than 20 U, X1, vtsadmin@portof hours
meters without X2, X3, amsterdam.nl
cargo. X4, X5
Electronic Data
Interchange
(EDI) as
indicated by the
Harbour Master

Captain of a ship A, B, O, PLVTS Telefax: At least 24

with a draught of Q IJmuiden +31 (0)255- hours prior
more than 13.70 532535 arrival 52°30‟
meters, using Telex: 71169 N 03°50‟ E,
the IJ-channel PLVTS NL Confirmation
8 and 3 hours
before arrival.

Captains of all A, J, O, Q PLVTS Telefax: ETA minus 6,

other seagoing plus: IJmuiden +31 (0)255- minus 3 and
ships except Distance 532535 minus 1 hour.
fishing vessels and Telex: 71169
and ships bearing PLVTS NL
smaller than 20 form VHF: CH. 88
meters without IJmuiden
cargo. Racon
Buoy
ETA
Racon
Buoy
* See list “Explanation of reporting codes”

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4.6 ETD
Who What* To How When Remarks

All seagoing A, C, G, Central Nautical Telefax: +31 ETD minus 4 None

ships except J, O, P, Administration, (0)20-5234800, hours by fax,
fishing vessels Q, T1 central Phone 020- confirmation
departing from reporting point 6222069 or ETD minus 2
Amsterdam Electronic Data hours by
Interchange telephone.
(EDI) as
indicated by the
Harbour Master

Captain of a ship A, B, O, PLVTS Telefax: ETD minus 8 Deviations of

with a draught of Q IJmuiden +31 (0)255- hours. 30 minutes or
more than 13.70 532535 more should
meters, using Phone 0255- be reported
the IJ-channel 564500
Telex: 71169
PLVTS NL

Captain of a ship A, C, O, PLVTS Telefax: ETD minus 4 Deviations of

with a draught of Q IJmuiden +31 (0)255- hours. 30 minutes or
less than 13.70 532535 more should
meters, which is Phone 0255- be reported
obliged to use a 564500
pilot Telex: 71169
PLVTS NL

* See list “Explanation of reporting codes”

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4.7 SECURITY
Who What* To How When Remarks

1. All commercial X6 Harbour Mail: Eta-24 Only ships that are

vessels including Master portsecurity@portofam hours under way to a port
high speed Amsterdam sterdam.nl or anchorage in the
vessels with a Netherlands as part
gross tonnage of Telefax: +31 (0)20- of an international
500 tons or 5234800 voyage.
more. The following ships
2. Passenger Electronic Data do not have to
ships including Interchange (EDI) as report X6:
high speed indicated by the -warships and troop
passenger Harbour Master transporting ships
vessels. -ships without
3. Mobile drilling propulsion
units. -wooden ships with
primitive
construction
-fishing vessels

* See list “Explanation of reporting codes”

4.8 DANGEROUS GOODS

Source: Regeling communicatie en loodsaanvragen zeevaart ( Dutch communications and pilotage
request regulations for seagoing vessels)

Who What* To How When Remarks

All ships carrying A, B1,B2, Central Nautical Mail: On departure If the

noxious and G, H,I, I1, Administration, gsm@portofamst form the port destination on
dangerous I2, L, O, department erdam.nl or of loading. At departure from
goods, under P,T1, U, dangerous Telefax: +31 the latest on the loading
way to or W goods and (0)20-6266215 or entering port is
departing form environmental Electronic Data Dutch unknown,
Amsterdam control Interchange territorial report to the
(EDI) as waters. Harbour
indicated by the Master as
Harbour Master soon as the
destination is
known, but at
the lastest
when entering
Dutch
territorial
waters. Cargo
to be loaded
must also be
reported

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before loading
* See list “Explanation of reporting codes”
4.9 WASTE
Who What* To How When Remarks

All ships A, B, G, Central Nautical Mail: On departure If the

underway to or H, I1, I2, Administration, scheepsafval@p from the port destination on
departing from L, O, P, department ortofamsterdam. of loading. At departure from
Amsterdam U, W, X5 dangerous nl or the latest on the loading
goods and Telefax: +31 entering port is
environmental (0)20-6266215 or Dutch unknown,
control Electronic Data territorial report to the
Interchange waters. Harbour
(EDI) as Master as
indicated by the soon as the
Harbour Master destination is
known, but at
the lastest
when entering
Dutch
territorial
waters. Cargo
to be loaded
must also be
reported
before loading
See list “Explanation of reporting codes”
Notification form can be downloaded here:
http://www.portofamsterdam.nl/docs/uk/Legislation%20and%20regulations/Port%20Waste%2
0Plan/20100308Vooraanmelding%20afvalstoffen_UK.pdf

4.10 IOPP
Who What* To How When Remarks

All ships carrying A, B, G, Central Nautical Mail: On departure If the destination

on departure from
noxious and H, I1, I2, Administration, gsm@portofamst form the port the loading port is
dangerous L, O, P, department erdam.nl or of loading. At unknown, report to
goods, under U, W, X5 dangerous Telefax: the latest on the Harbour
way to or goods and +31(0)20- entering Master as soon as
the destination is
departing form environmental 6266215 or Dutch
known, but at the
Amsterdam control Electronic Data territorial latest when
Interchange waters. entering Dutch
(EDI) as territorial waters.
Cargo to be
indicated by the loaded must also
Harbour Master be reported before
loading
* See list “Explanation of reporting codes”

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4.11 EXPLANATION OF REPORTING CODES

A Ship Name, call sign or ship station identity (IMO or
MMSI number) and flag
B Date and time of event A six digit group giving day of month (first two
digits), hours and minutes (last four digits) in
UTC
B1 The estimated time of departure from the last
port of call or pilot station and the estimated
time of arrival in the port of destination ( 6
digit code as in B)
B2 The estimated time of arrival in the port of
destination and the expected time of
departure from this port ( 6 digit code as in B)
C Position A four digit group giving latitude in degrees
and minutes suffixed with N (north) or S
(south) and a five digit group giving longitude
in degrees and minutes with E (east) or W
(west)
D Position True bearing (first three digits) and distance
(state distance) in nautical miles from a
clearly identified landmark (state landmark)
G Port of departure Name of last port of call
I Destination and estimated time of arrival Name of port and date time group expressed
as in (B) (ETA pilot station)
I1 Date, Time and Position
I2 Destination on Arrival (Approach area)
J Pilot State whether a deep sea or local pilot is on
board or one is requested
K Date, Time and point exit from system Departure time expressed as in (B)
L Route information Intended track
O Maximum present static draught in metres A four digit group giving metres and
centimetres
P Cargo on board Nature of cargo and, if cargo consists of
harmful and dangerous substances:
the correct technical names
the UN identification numbers
And if applicable
the IMO danger classification in accordance
with the IMDG, IBC and IGC codes
the ship‟s class in accordance with the INF
codes
the quantity of the dangerous goods and their
location on board and their identification
numbers if they are located in transport units
suitable for cargo transport, except tanks

Conformation that a list or manifest or an

appropriate loading plan is on board,
containing detailed information regarding the
dangerous and noxious goods carried and
their location on board

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Conformation that a list or manifest or cargo

plan is on board, accurately specifying the
harmful or dangerous goods the ship is
carrying and their location on the ship

If the hold of a ship has been fumigated with a

gaseous fumigant, also report:
the nature of the cargo
the chemical or technical name of the
fumigant
the disinfected spaces or the place of
stowage of the disinfected cargo
the date of treatment with disinfecting agents
spaces that have been ventilated with air after
treatment with disinfecting agents
the presence of appropriate gas detectors on
board for measuring concentrations of
disinfecting gases and whether spaces have
been checked before arrival for the presence
of disinfecting gases, mentioning the spaces
and measured value in parts per million
Q Defects, damage, deficiencies, limitations Brief details of defects, damage, deficiencies,
or other limitations
T1 Ship‟s representative Name, address and rhone number of the
ship‟s agent, captain, or operator
T2 Ship‟s representative Name of customer
U Ship size and type Details of length, breadth, tonnage (GT) and
type
W Total number of persons on board Total number of crew on board and the total
number of persons on board
X1 Miscellaneous Presence of bow/stern thrusters including
capacity in kW, radar, gyro compass, VHF
with VTS channels of VTS area you will be
passing, manoeuvring speed in knots
X2 Miscellaneous Report any changes in previous report
X3 Miscellaneous Required tugboats or linesman
X4 Miscellaneous What is the purpose of your visit (e.g. loading,
discharging, or repair)
X5 Miscellaneous Any other information that might be important
X6 Miscellaneous Does the ship possess a valid International
Ship Security Certificate: yes or no
Current security level
Name of the Ship Security Officer
Authority that issued the ISPS certificate

Of the last 10 ports of call, mention per port

Name of port
Date of arrival and date of departure
Ship security level
Special or additional security measures taken
by ship

Remarks:
Appropriate ship security procedures
maintained during ship-to-ship activities
during the last 10 port call: yes or no

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Mention if you require any security measures

at the port facility
Other practical or security-related information
(including ship-to-ship operations)
Is the ship capable of executing the Ship
Security Plan: yes or no
Remark:
Only ships that are underway to a port or
anchorage in the Netherlands as part of an
international voyage
This part does not have to be reported by
warship‟s and troop transporting vessels,
ships without propulsion, wooden ships of
primitive construction and fishing vessels
X7 Miscellaneous Place on the attached list a copy of the
International Oil Pollution Prevention
Certificate (IOPP Certificate)

Explanation of EDI:
When EDI is mentioned the Master should issue all relevant info to his local representative (ship
agent). He/she will transfer this info as EDI standard message , and forward this message to the
Harbour Master on behalf of the Master

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5.1 GENERAL
The port of Amsterdam Authority places importance on complying with rules and regulations.
Therefore the vessel could be subject to inspection by inspectors of the Department of Supervision,
Environment and Safety or by Port State Control. Because port operations take place around the
clock, these inspections take place during day- and nighttime. To ensure a smooth operation, we
advise to keep the following documentation and certificates (or certified copies) available at all times.

5.2 REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, TO BE AVAILABLE AT

ALL TIMES
FOR GENERAL CARGO VESSEL/BULK CARRIES:
IOPP
SOPEP
Garbage record book
Oil record book part I
Documents of Compliance (in respect to dangerous goods)
Dangerous goods manifest and detailed stowage plan arrival and departure Amsterdam
Documentation regarding fumigant used to fumigate bulk cargoes

FOR OIL/CHEMICAL/GAS TANKERS:

IOPP
SOPEP
Shipboard marine pollution emergency plan
Garbage record book
Oil record book part I and II
Certificate of Fitness chemical/gas, including product list
Procedures and arrangements manual
Cargo record book
Safety checklist of port of Amsterdam
Stowage plan arrival and departure Amsterdam
Material safety datasheet(s)
Bill of lading
Shipping document for bulk liquid cargoes

See also chapter 15 Port Inspections

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6.1 GENERAL
Masters of vessels staying in the port of Amsterdam are obliged to report a number of issues/events,
or request for a permit. This section lists all the requirements for reporting to port authorities.

6.2 ISSUES TO BE REPORTED

Issues to be reported Paragraph To Via How
VHF Ch. 14
Bunkering See 16.2 HMO Verbal
Telephone
Stores over water See 16.4 HMO Telephone Verbal

Repairs (incl. Hot Work) See 14.3 HMO E-mail / Fax Form
VHF Ch. 14
Lowering boats and rafts See 14.2 HMO Verbal
Telephone
Seagoing vessels with the
intention to clean or wash See 13.3 HMO Telephone Verbal
cargo tanks
Tankers with dangerous
goods, berthing in such a way See 8.1 HMO Telephone Verbal
that sailing ahead is impossible
Tankers loaded with or not
cleaned of dangerous goods,
See 8.1 HMO Telephone Verbal
wishing not to berth in an oil
harbour
Non tankers (seagoing)
See 8.1 HMO Telephone Verbal
wishing to enter an oil harbour
Spills See 9.4 VTS VHF Ch. 14 Verbal

Collision / grounding See 9.4 VTS VHF Ch. 14 Verbal

Losing anchor or chain See 9.4 VTS VHF Ch. 14 Verbal

Anchoring in port See 9.4 VTS VHF Ch. 14 Verbal

ETD, if not reported yet via EDI See 4.6 VTS VHF Ch. 14 Verbal
Sunk in collision or in any way
VHF sector
out of control or in situations
See 9.4 VTS channel or Verbal
that may endanger the safety
Ch. 14
of shipping

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Telephone /
Engine trials HMO / VTS Verbal
VHF Ch. 14
Discharge of waste See 16.6 HMO Telephone Verbal

Diving and underwater work See 14.4 HMO E-mail / Fax Form
Telephone /
Immobilization HMO / VTS Verbal
VHF Ch. 14

HMO: Port of Amsterdam, harbour master‟s office

Telephone: +31 20 6221515
Fax: +31 20 6254015
E-mail: [email protected]

VTS: Port of Amsterdam, traffic control

Telephone: +31 20 5234719
+31 20 5234716
Fax: +31 20 5234800
E-mail: [email protected]

For (more) contact information see chapter 2

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7.1 GENERAL
Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, is the commercial and cultural centre of the country. Sea
transportation has been an important activity of the city since the 15th century. Today Amsterdam has
a very modern and efficient multi-purpose port of over 2,500 hectares and 15,000 -metre quay length.
All kinds of goods and types of ships are being handled at 30 modern terminals, handling dry and
liquid bulk, containers, roll-on roll-off and general cargo, all equipped with up-to-date cargo handling
gear. All kinds of ships are accommodated except the very large crude carriers. Last but not least the
ancient city of Amsterdam is a popular tourist destination, also for cruise ship passengers. Over one
hundred cruise liners moor near the city centre annually at the brand new passenger terminal.

From the sea, access to Amsterdam is via the Noordzeekanaal. After passing the locks in IJmuiden a
ship can pass through to the tideless port of Amsterdam.
From inland waters, access to Amsterdam is via the Oranjesluizen nearby the IJsselmeer or through
the Amsterdam Rijnkanaal. The Port of Amsterdam is in charge of all traffic control.

7.2 DEVELOPMENTS
The port together with its entire surrounding region seeks to be attractive to customers as international
seaport and gateway to Europe. It is therefore necessary that the port upholds the highest quality
standards, and that it also anticipates developments in the various logistics and distribution markets.
For this reason, Port of Amsterdam annually invests in many facilities including the strengthening of
networks and the development and innovation of real estate and infrastructure

7.3 PORT LOCATION

Amsterdam is situated at the Eastern entrance of the Noordzeekanaal.
Coordinates 52°28‟N, 04°32‟E
Chart No. 1970; 124, 125

From the North Sea, access to Amsterdam is via the Nooordzeekanaal. After passing the locks in
IJmuiden a ship can pass through to one of the tideless ports of IJmuiden/Velsen, Beverwijk, Zaanstad
or Amsterdam.
From inland waters, access to Amsterdam is via the Oranjesluizen nearby the IJsselmeer or through
the Amsterdam Rijnkanaal.

7.4 PORT LIMITS

The supervision by the nautical sector of the Port of Amsterdam in it‟s role as executive instrument of
the Harbour Master, who is the Director of the Central Nautical Management, covers the area
enclosed by a circle from the breakwaters at IJmuiden with a radius of 12 nautical miles via the
Nooordzeekanaal including the entry channels to the locks at IJmuiden and Schellingwoude and the
entrance to the Amsterdam Rijnkanaal. The area also includes the ports of Beverwijk, Velsen and
Zaandam and Amsterdam. Zeehaven IJmuiden and the Tata steelworks are also situated in this area.
The deep water anchorage 24 nautical miles west of the breakwaters and the IJ-geul deep draft
fairway are also supervised by the Port of Amsterdam. For more information on the limits of the Port of
Amsterdam please check our website: http://www.portofamsterdam.nl/smartsite18085.dws#

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7.5 LOAD LINES

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II.
Winter: November 1 to March 31, Summer April 1 to October 31.

7.6 MAXIMUM SIZE VESSELS

All vessels with a draught ≥ 142dm s.w. and ≤ 178dm s.w. are confined to using the IJ-geul deep
draught channel and then only when making use of a tidal window advice supplied by the VTS.
To the West of the locks, (in the Outer Harbour of IJmuiden), three deep draught berths are available:
IJ-palen lightering facility for vessels with a maximum draught of 178dm s.w.
Tata steel Outer harbour no. 2 West side for vessels with a maximum draught of 169 dm s.w.
Tata steel Outer harbour no. 2 East side for vessels with a maximum draught of 142 dm s.w.

IJmuiden locks:

For transiting the locks a maximum draught of 137,5 dm in salt water is allowed, a maximum beam of
45m, ( international tonnage certificate), is allowed in combination with a restriction in draft or a
maximum length overall of 325m is allowed. For a complete summary of the dimensions allowed for
lock transit including clauses and restrictions please consult the following shipping notification:
http://www.portofamsterdam.nl/docs/uk/NS%20Basijn%20UK/Basijns%202006/basijn%20212006uk.p
df

7.7 TIME ZONE

GMT + 1 hours
Daylight saving time is in effect from the last weekend in March to the last weekend in October,
changing during the night between Saturday and Sunday (GMT + 2 hours).

7.8 LOCAL HOLIDAYS

2010 2011
New Year‟s Day January 1 January 1
Easter Sunday and Easter Monday April 4, 5 April 24, 25
Queen‟s Birthday April 30 April 30
Liberation Day May 5 May 5
Ascension Day May 13 June 2
Whit Sunday and Whit Monday May 23, 24 June 12, 13
Christmas Day and Boxing Day December 25, 26 December 25, 26

7.9 WORKING HOURS

Official office hours: Monday – Friday, 09.00 – 17.00.

7.10 TRAFFIC
Vessels approaching and entering the Amsterdam-Noordzeekanaal area must be aware of the
diversity in traffic to be encountered in and around the locks and on the Canal itself. The total amount

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of shipping transiting the lock complex breaks down to about 1/3 seagoing vessels and 2/3 inland
barges. Vessel transiting the locks must anticipate high traffic concentrations in the Outer Harbour of
IJmuiden and in the Velser basin, just to the East of the locks. Here a mix of seagoing vessels, inland
barges and recreational vessels must be expected during daylight hours. For further information on
totals of shipping and tonnages please consult our website at:
http://www.portofamsterdam.nl/smartsite19898.dws

7.11 CARGO
The Amsterdam- Noordzeekanaal area provides for a large diversity of cargoes. The breakdown per
port is roughly as follows:

Amsterdam

Amsterdam is the largest cocoa port in the world. Vast quantities of dry bulk are also transhipped in
the port, including goods processed into semi-manufactured products like feed and grain products.
Amsterdam also facilitates the storage, blending and transhipment of oil based products.

Beverwijk

This is the largest potato port in the world.

IJmuiden/Velsen

Huge amounts of fish are processed here. It is among the larger (frozen storage) fish ports. It offers a
daily ferry to Newcastle, UK.

Zaanstad

This port is known for the transhipment of timber.

For the Port of Amsterdam an overview of the cargoes handled at the different basins can be found
here:
http://www.portofamsterdam.nl/smartsite.dws?id=18085# (Choose the interactive map)
For a detailed view of the different basins click on the names on the right hand side of the page.

7.12 CHARTS AND BOOKS

Approaches
Int. 1416 NL/BA 1630 North Sea. West Hinder and Outer Gabbard to Vlissingen and
Scheveningen
Int. 1418 NL/BA 1631 North Sea. DW Routes to IJmuiden and Texel
Int. 1469 NL/BA 125 North Sea. Approaches to Scheveningen and IJmuiden

Harbour entrance
Int. 1471 NL/BA 124 Netherlands, Noordzee-Kanaal including IJmuiden, Zaandam
and Amsterdam

Hinterland navigation

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- 1810 IJsselmeer, Randmeren en Noordzeekanaal

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7.13 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE PORT AREA

Here is a list of the most relevant shipping announcements issued since 1990. The notices can be
accessed through the Port of Amsterdam website:
www.portofamsterdam.nl

7.14 PILOT STATIONS

See chapter 11.3

7.15 PORT INFRASTRUCTURE

SEA BUOYS
Sea buoy for ships restricted to channels is : IJM, position 52°29.61‟N, 003°51.61‟E, Iso 4s
Sea buoy for ships not restricted to channels is: IJM C, Racon(Y), position 52°28.45‟N, 4°23.79‟E,
Mo(A) 8s

ANCHOR AREAS

Area Depth Location Use Vhf

Deepwater A 21.3 meters 52°27.0‟N Vessels with an draught Traffic Centre VHF
MLLWS 003°44.0‟E over 14.1 meters 7
Deepwater B 21.3 meters 52°27.1‟N Vessels with an draught Traffic Centre VHF
MLLWS 003°46.1‟E over 14.1 meters 7
Deepwater C 21.3 meters 52°27.2‟N Vessels with an draught Traffic Centre VHF
MLLWS 003°47.9‟E over 14.1 meters 7
Recommended 19.5 meters 52°31.50‟N Vessels with an draught Traffic Centre VHF
Anchorage (W) MLLWS 004°15.0‟E between 13.1 and 14.1 7
meters
Recommended 17.5 meters 52°31.50‟N Vessels with an draught less Traffic Centre VHF
Anchorage (E) MLLWS 004°19.0‟E then 13.1 meters 7

PROHIBITED ANCHOR AREAS

North and South of de IJ-Geul from the breakwater entrance to 5 miles west of the breakwaters.

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PRINCIPAL MARKS

Approaching IJmuiden from the Northwest and West the Tata steelworks on the North side of the
Outer harbour give a very noticeable return on radar and are visible far offshore.

The offshore wind farms Northwest and West northwest of the breakwaters give noticeable radar
returns and are highly visible.

Approaching the breakwaters from the Southwest the “Eveline” buoy, pillar , yellow with horizontal
black stripe, VQ Fl. W (9) 10s

Approaching the breakwaters from the Northwest the “BSP” buoy, yellow, Fl. Y (4) 10s and the
“Baloeran” buoy, yellow with horizontal black stripe, Q Fl. W (9) 15s.

Just outside the entrance to the breakwaters, West of the New South breakwater a current-measuring
post is established, character light Fl. Y 5s

The IJmuiden lighthouse, character from dusk until dawn Fl. W 5s and fixed white in daylight is visible
far offshore. It is also part of the Main leading line set of lights in the direction 100.5 ° used for entering
the harbour.

CHANNELS AND FAIRWAYS

IJ-channel , for further information concerning the IJ-channel, (IJ-geul), see shipping notice 14/2006.

In the Outer harbour at IJmuiden the Northern fairway towards the North lock is marked by the leading
lights 077°, character Iso W 3s.

The fairway to the Hoogovenkanaal at Tata steelworks is marked by the leading lights 065°, character
Iso Gr 2s.

BREAKWATERS:
Breakwaters are indicated by the following lights:
New North breakwater: fixed red light, white tower, red bands.
New South breakwater: fixed green light, white tower, green bands. A white Xenon light can be
activated during reduced visibility. A foghorn with character (2) 30s is also actived during reduced
visibility.
Old North breakwater: Fl. R. A fixed white light directed inward is lit during reduced visibility.
Old South breakwater: Fl. Gr. A fixed white light directed towards sea is lit during reduced visibility.

LOCKS:
The complex at IJmuiden consists of the following locks:

North lock: 400m x 50m x 15m

Middle lock: 221.9m x 25m x 10m

South lock: 111.9m x 18.05m x 8m

Small lock: 111m x 11m x 3.75m

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Locks are allocated for use by shipping by the lockmaster at the traffic control center.
Dimensions given are the gross dimensions of the chambers. The effective dimensions are smaller.
The lock depths are related to Normal Amsterdam Level, ( NAP), and corresponds with MSL

7.16 PORT ACCOMMODATION AND BERTHS

For general information on the accommodation, logistics and berths available at the Port of
Amsterdam please visit our website : www.portofamsterdam.nl/smartsite.dws?id=18489
For specific questions please contact our commercial department:

7.17 WEATHER AND TIDAL INFORMATION

For general information regarding traffic, weather, current, sea conditions, visibility, ice etc, VTS
Amsterdam can be contacted via VHF Ch 7 or when a vessel is berthed in Port at VHF Ch 68
(Amsterdam, Zaandam), VHF Ch. 3 (Beverwijk), Vhf Ch. 61 (IJmuiden).

VERTICAL TIDE:

In a period of 24 hours there are 2 high waters and 2 low waters, with different amplitudes.
Depths in the Noordzeekanaal area are related to Normal Amsterdam Level, (NAP).
LLWS = NAP – 95 cm. LAT = NAP – 103 cm.
Level North Sea Canal NAP – 50 cm. (official level)
Level North Sea Canal NAP – 40 cm. (usual level)

General information vertical tide:

Average high water NAP + 91 cm.
Average low water NAP – 74 cm.
Average high water spring NAP + 106 cm.
Average low water spring NAP – 76 cm.
Average LLWS NAP – 95 cm.
Average high water neap NAP + 70 cm.
Average low water neap NAP – 68 cm.
Average duration rise 4 hours + 22 mins.
Average duration fall 8 hours + 3 mins.
Highest recorded water level NAP + 385 cm. (recorded in 1953, IJmuiden)

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Levels above or under which the locks at IJmuiden cannot be operated:

North lock Above NAP + 3.4m. Below NAP – 2.5m.

Middle lock Above NAP + 2.0m. Below NAP – 1.75m.
South lock Above NAP + 2.0m. Below NAP – 1.5m.
Small lock Above NAP + 2.0m. Below NAP – 1.5m.

HORIZONTAL TIDE:
The tidal current at IJmuiden is North-going during flood tide and South-going during the ebb tide. The
descriptions ebb and flood are not entirely correct as this suggests that change in direction of the tidal
current coincides with the times of high- and low water. In reality it does not, (see following table):

Direction flood tide North North East

Times of slack water Approx. 2 hours + 45 mins. before, and 3 hours after HW
Duration of flood tide Approx. 2 hours + 45 mins. Before high water until approx. 3 hours after
HW
Time of maximum flood Approx. 30 mins. Before HW
tide
Strength maximum flood Approx. 2.2 mph.
tide
Direction ebb tide South west
Duration of ebb tide Approx. 3 hours after high water until approx. 2 hours + 45 mins. Before
HW
Time maximum ebb tide Approx. 4 hours + 45 mins. After HW
Strength maximum ebb Approx. 1.6 mph.
tide
Nb: strength of tide approx. 20% more than average at spring tide and approx. 25% less at neap tide.

SEA CONDITIONS
Strong and sustained winds from the north-west raise water levels along the Dutch coast. Strong and
sustained winds from the south-east have the opposite effect. In general wind direction has the
following effects on horizontal and vertical tide:

Strong wind/storm from the South West:

Flood tide approx. 4 hours before HW until approx. 4 hours after HW; speeds up to 5 or 6 mph;
Ebb tide shorter, weaker and in some cases hardly noticeable.

Strong wind/storm from Northerly directions:

Start of ebb tide approx. 2 hours after HW, longer than normal and much more powerful.
Ebb tide shorter and weaker, ( during heavy North-Westerly storms only noticeable the last hour
before HW).

Strong Easterly wind:

Shortens the duration of the flood tide.

Strong wind/storm from westerly directions causes a rise in water levels.

Strong wind/storm from Easterly directions causes a fall in water levels.

ICE
The Port of Amsterdam is usually free from ice during the winter. In case of ice conditions, icebreakers
keep the fairways and port area open at all times.

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WATER DENSITY
The Outer Harbour of IJmuiden generally has a density of 1,026 kg/m3. Long periods of sluicing by the
pump station near the North lock can reduce the density near Tata steelworks, the lightering facility
and the approach channel to the North lock significantly, (1,019 kg/m3 has been recorded)

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7.18 WEBCAMS
A map with the locations with webcams and their links can be found on
www.portofamsterdam.nl

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PART III | 8. PORT NAVIGATION

8.1 GENERAL
Vessels shall be navigated in such a way that danger or unnecessary hindrance does not arise to
other vessel traffic and in such a way that other vessels or installations are not damaged. If deemed
necessary the Port Authority may prescribe tug assistance.

Vessels may only berth, moor or anchor at places assigned by the Port Authority. The vessel‟s master
is responsible for keeping himself informed about the water depth at the assigned berth, mooring
place or anchorage.

Draught figures are related to a draught in salt water with a density of 1,026 kg/m3 or fresh water with
a density of 1,000 kg/m3.

8.2 SPEED
The following maximum speed limits are enforced on the Noordzeekanaal and the fairways to the
locks at IJmuiden:
Draught vessel < 4.00m: 18 km/h.
Draught vessel between 4.00 and 8.00m: 14 km/h.
Draught vessel > 8.00m: 12 km/h.

8.3 UKC
Since the introduction of the probabilistic method for calculating the tidal window for transiting the IJ-
geul the UKC percentages are no longer used.
Marginal vessels must maintain a UKC of 1m to the sill of the North lock when entering from sea, ( see
shipping announcement 21/2006 for the complete text).

8.4 RIGHT OF WAY

Vessels entering or transiting the approaches to IJmuiden must be aware of the possibility of
encountering draft restricted vessel making use of the IJ-geul, (drafts of up to 17,8m are possible).
These vessels carry the lights and signals prescribed in the regulations for the avoidance of collisions
at sea.
Inside the breakwaters of IJmuiden the Binnenvaart Politie Reglement ( Dutch inland waterways police
regulations) is in force. Vessels with a draft > 8m are considered oversized by the Competent
Authority. An oversized vessel is restricted in its manoeuvrability due to its draft or length and
therefore is bound to a part of the fairway. Other vessels must give an oversized vessel the space it
needs to follow its course or to manoeuvre and they must not expect the oversized vessel to give way.
The oversized vessels in IJmuiden can be recognized by three red lights placed vertically above each
other or by a black cylinder carried in the mast.

8.5 SPACING OF VESSELS

Not regulated. Use good seamanship.

8.6 PASSING ARRANGEMENTS

Not regulated

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8.7 RESTRICTIONS
The following restrictions apply in the Amsterdam Noordzeekanaal area:

Restrictions in dimensions and wind direction and force mentioned in shipping announcement 21/2006
Restricted area IJmuiden approach mentioned in shipping announcement 13/2006
Restrictions for using lightering facility in IJmuiden mentioned in shipping notice 16/2005 and 5/2000
Restrictions in Port admittance policy mentioned in shipping notice 24/2001

8.8 INWARD BOUND VESSELS

8.9 OUTWARD BOUND VESSELS
8.10 SHIFTING VESSELS
The vessel‟s master shall ensure that, when mooring, anchoring or shifting other vessels and quays,
landing bridges, cables, pipelines or the like are not damaged, and that vessel traffic is not
unnecessarily hindered or disturbed. Traffic control must be informed before shifting takes place.

8.11 BERTHING
TANKERS WITH DANGEROUS GOODS
Tankers with dangerous goods must berth in such a way that they can depart from a port basin by
moving ahead. If this is not possible the captain may request dispensation from the Harbour Master,
Article 3.4.4 Regional bylaw North Sea Canal area 2010.

TANKERS LOADED WITH OR NOT CLEANED OF DANGEROUS GOODS

Tankers loaded with or not cleaned of dangerous good may berth only in an oil harbour area. The
harbour masters division (supervision, environment, safety) can provide dispensation from this rule.
(see chapter 2.2)

NON TANKER VESSELS

Non tanker vessels may request a licence to enter the oil harbours from the harbour masters division
(supervision, environment, safety). (see chapter 2.2)

8.12 DISPLAY OF SIGNALS AND LIGHTS

Signals and lights used by vessels in the area East of the Breakwater entrance in IJmuiden must
comply to the Inland Navigation Police Regulations.
Vessels with a draft > 8m are considered oversized by the Competent Authority. An oversized vessel
is restricted in its manoeuvrability due to its draft or length and therefore is bound to a part of the
fairway. Other vessels must give an oversized vessel the space it needs to follow its course or to
manoeuvre and they must not expect the oversized vessel to give way. The oversized vessels in
IJmuiden can be recognized by three red lights placed vertically above each other or by a black
cylinder carried in the mast.

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PART IV | 9. PORT SAFETY

9.1 GENERAL
This chapter provides all information regarding emergencies

9.2 EMERGENCY CONTACTS

Incidents and accidents on board: VHF ch. 68 or by telephone +31 (0)800 023 04 05
For emergency assistance in the case of an accident on board and to order and to alert the police, fire
fighters, ambulances department (ambulance services) or patrol vessel of the port of Amsterdam, you
can directly contact Vessel Traffic Services via VHF Ch. 68.
Details to be reported: name of ship, name and number of berth, nature of calamity.

9.3 EMERGENCY RESPONSE EQUIPMENT

The port of Amsterdam authorities operates 2 patrol vessels which are available in a emergency on a
24 hours basis. Next to these, another 3 vessels are on stand-by.
Barges with oilbooms are strategically divided over the port area.

9.4 EMERGENCY COORDINATION CENTRE

In addition to the police department, fire department and the health authorities, the Division Harbour
Master is one of the emergency services within the municipal organization for incidents response. The
emergency coordination center is the Harbour Operation Center, with direct links to police, fire
fighters, and ambulances.

9.5 EMERGENCY SCENARIOS

GENERAL (In case of an incident maintain a listening watch)
If there is a major calamity, the sirens will be activated.
If only a limited area is affected, the public will be informed either by police patrol cars or Port of
Amsterdam Authority patrol boats using public address systems.
On the first Monday of every month, the sirens are tested at noon.
Should the siren be activated as the result of a technical defect, VHF channel 68 (or appropriate
sector channel) will advise all concerned.

PROCEDURE IN CASE OF ALARM

Go inside and stay there until further notice
Close all windows and doors
Close all air inlets and outlets
Shut down the air conditioning
Render help to others and offer shelter
Inform other people
Extinguish open fires & boilers, including pilot lights
Try to select accommodation that is central, out of the wind, as high as possible, but without ventilation
Take a radio and remain listening on VHF channel 14;
Keep wet cloths ready to cover your nose and mouth if necessary
Do not smoke and avoid exertion so as to limit the use of oxygen;
Stay inside until further notice.
When a ship is underway, maintain a listening watch via the appropriate sector channel.
Consult the map VTS sector channels on the website.
When a ship is alongside, maintain a listening watch via VHF channel 68 (or appropriate sector
channel).

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PROCEDURE IN CASE SHIP OR AREA HAS TO BE EVACUATED

Shut down all engines
Take only the utmost necessities (personal medicines, protective or warm clothing, valuables,
passports, money, toilet articles, domestic animals and if possible a portable radio)
Lock the doors
The municipality will provide public transport if possible, as will be announced by the patrol cars or
boats
Reception centers will be established for displaced persons
Sick and disabled people will be transported by ambulance or wheelchair taxis if necessary.

SPILLS
The Port Bylaw North Sea Canal area 2010 states that all spills have to be reported to Harbour
Masters office; telephone +31 255 523934.
Failure to comply with these Bye-laws is punishable by law.
Details to be reported: name of ship, name of berth, activity or incident.
See also chapter 2 Harbour Master‟s Office.

COLLISIONS/GROUNDING
On losing anchors or chain, running aground, anchored in port, sunk by collision or in any way out of
control or in situations that may endanger the safety of shipping, contact VTS, VHF Channel 68.
Details to be reported: name of ship, position, nature of situation.

FIRE
Ship‟s fire-fighting equipment shall be maintained in good order and, especially on ships carrying
dangerous goods, be ready for immediate use. The crew shall be properly trained and familiar with
use of this equipment.

PROCEDURES ON BOARD

In the event of fire on board your ship

an alarm shall be sounded on the ship‟s siren
call the rescue services via VTS Port of Amsterdam on VHF ch. 68 or by telephone +31 (0)800 023 04
05
action is to be taken to fight the fire
all cargo handling shall be stopped
prepare for the ship‟s possible warping

In the event of a fire ashore or onboard another ship in the vicinity

call the rescue services via VTS Port of Amsterdam on VHF ch. 68 or by telephone +31 (0)800 023 04
05
go on fire-fighting stand-by
all cargo handling shall be stopped
prepare for the ship‟s possible warping to be stopped
prepare for the ship‟s possible warping

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PART IV | 10. PORT SECURITY

10.1 GENERAL
Being familiar with the procedures regarding security is the concern of all Port of Amsterdam visitors.
This chapter provides relevant information on security in the port of Amsterdam.

10.2 PRESENT ISPS SECURITY LEVEL INFORMATION

The update on the Security level in the port of Amsterdam can be found on the website
www.portofamsterdam.nl/smartsite.dws?id=18657

10.3 REPORTING TO PORT FACILITIES

The North Sea Canal area has about 100 port facilities, each with its own Port Facility Security Officer.
The Port Security Officer, who is also the Harbour Master, notifies the Port Facility Security Officer as
necessary regarding specific details of the security situation of a calling ship. A list of ISPS-compliant
port facilities can be found on the website www.portofamsterdam.nl/smartsite.dws?id=18657

EMBARKING AND DISEMBARKING CREW, VISITORS

Embarking and disembarking crew and visitors should be reported to the Port Facility Security Officer
of the port facility called at. See also chapter 4 Notification / Immigration

STORES AND BUNKERS

Stores and bunkers over land should be reported to the Port Facility Security Officer of the port facility
called at. See contact information, IMO registration list of terminals and a list of Port Facility Security
Officers on www.portofamsterdam.nl/smartsite.dws?id=18657

Bunkers that arrive in barges do not need to be reported. This is a security matter between the barge
and the ship.

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11.1 GENERAL
This chapter provides the information regarding all nautical services in the Port of Amsterdam.

11.2 VTS
VTS AREA
The Amsterdam VTS area extends for 12 miles seawards of the port entrance to the “Oranjesluizen”
nearby the IJsselmeer or to the entrance of the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal.

The VTS area is divided into 5 sectors, each sector having its own dedicated VHF channel. These
sector channels are meant for VHF communication on regular shipping traffic items.

This entails both the operation of the locks, the waterways and the mooring of ships.

The communication regulations are based on Article 9.07 of the Binnenvaart Politie Reglement (Dutch
law on inland waterways police regulations) and article 5 of the Scheepvaartreglement territoriale zee
(Dutch regulations on shipping for territorial waters).

BASIC RULES OF COMUNICATION

Basic communication rules in the VTS area are:
Information obtained or supplied by VTS operators should be used by the master of the vessel
concerned to help improve navigational safety. The information does not override the prevailing
regulations and may not be used as a reason for disregarding them or refraining from any measures
that are consistent with good seamanship.
The responsibility for safe navigation always remains with the waterway user.
Only communication related to safe navigation is allowed on the sector channels. If necessary, the
VTS operator will intervene in the event of excessive communication to keep channels clear

COMMUNICATION LANGUAGE
The language to be used in the Amsterdam VTS area (all sectors) is:
seagoing ship‟s :English or Dutch
inland ship‟s :Dutch or German

VTS SERVICES
In order to control overall communication, the VTS operator will give information only when:
Ships are in each other‟s vicinity, but have no visual contact
Ships intend to carry out a manoeuvre that deviates from the usual traffic pattern
Traffic guidance is considered necessary by Amsterdam VTS. More extensive traffic information can
be expected during calamities, in the event of defects, and in difficult navigational or meteorological
circumstances (e.g. visibility less than 1,000 meters on the canal, or less than 2,000 meters in the
approach area to IJmuiden)
Navigational information, such as positions requested:
- In the approach area:
A description of traffic in the vicinity and a warning of any risk of running aground;
- In each sector:
Longitudinal, transverse, and moving information in relation to the common reference points, possibly
with additional information on passing distances, sailing speeds and traffic

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TRAFFIC INSTRUCTIONS
Under shipping law, traffic instructions are strict orders of the Harbour Master that are given on the
sector channel concerned or the traffic control channel

COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES

Communication on arrival in the VTS area

Who All seagoing vessels (all other traffic listen out and only report manoeuvres that
deviate from the usual traffic flow)
To Appropriate VHF sector channel,
See map VTS sectors on
www.portofamsterdam.nl

How Via VHF radio,

See map VTS sectors on
www.portofamsterdam.nl

When Entering the VTS area

What - Ship‟s name and call sign
- Draught
- Position
- Destination
- Any particulars
- If you have a “Pilotage Exemption Certificate”, also report whether the
circumstances on board are in accordance with the regulations and restrictions
laid down in the above-mentioned certificates, your name and certificate number,
and the type of cargo
- If you are entering the VTS area directly from sea and the ship is ISPS
compliant, also report, the current security level, and the security level in the last
port of call

Communication during transit, and while commencing or completing mooring and unmooring
procedures in the VTS area

Who All seagoing vessels (all other traffic listen out and only report manoeuvres that
deviate from the usual traffic flow)
To Appropriate VHF sector channel,
See map VTS sectors on
www.portofamsterdam.nl

How Via VHF radio,

See map VTS sectors on
www.portofamsterdam.nl

When - Crossing the border of a sector

- Departing the VTS area
- Berthing procedures have been completed
- Unmooring procedures have commenced
- It is intended to make a particular manoeuvre (crossing the fairway, entering or
departing a harbour basin, or any other manoeuvre that deviates from the usual
traffic flow)
- Passing arrangements have to be made with other ships (alternatively, you can
call the ship concerned directly, but also advise the sector afterwards)
What Ship‟s name
Destination

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Any particulars

Communication just before starting undocking procedures or to obtain any information not directly
related to traffic in the VTS area
Who All seagoing vessels (all other traffic listen out and only report manoeuvres that
deviate from the usual traffic flow)
To Traffic control channel,
See map VTS sectors on
www.portofamsterdam.nl

How Via VHF radio, channel 14

When Just before departure or shifting or when one needs any information not directly
related to traffic
What - Ship‟s name
- Draught
- Destination
- Any particulars
- If you have a “Pilotage Exemption Certificate”, also report whether the
circumstances on board are in accordance with the regulations and restrictions
laid down in the above-mentioned certificates
- If your has not reported the ship‟s departure to the Harbour Master‟s Office, you
are obliged to do so verbally via Vhf channel 14

To maintain a listening watch when the ship is docked

Who All seagoing vessels

To

How Appropriate VHF sector channel,

See map VTS sectors on
www.portofamsterdam.nl
When Always when the ship is on anchor or moored on a buoy and when the ship is
moored on a oil berth
What Only listen out, no reporting

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To maintain a listening watch when the ship is docked

Who All seagoing vessels

To

How Appropriate VHF sector channel,

See map VTS sectors on
www.portofamsterdam.nl
When Always when the ship is on anchor or moored on a buoy and when the ship is
docked on a oil berth
What Only listen out, no reporting

To maintain a listening watch in case of an incident / emergency

Who All ship‟s

To When a ship is underway:
to the appropriate sector via the appropriate sector channel
See map VTS sectors on
www.portofamsterdam.nl

When a ship is alongside:

via VHF radio, channel 14
How When a ship is underway:
to the appropriate sector via the appropriate sector channel
See map VTS sectors on
www.portofamsterdam.nl

When a ship is alongside:

via VHF radio, channel 14
When Always in case of an incident, when sirens sound
What Only listen out, no reporting
Note: For emergency scenarios in the port, see Port Safety, chapter 9

Communication at locks

Who All ship‟s

To The lock concerned
On the appropriate channel of the lock concerned
How Via VHF radio,
See map VTS sectors on
www.portofamsterdam.nl

When A ship is coming trough

What Continuous listening watch should be maintained Inform the VTS operator when
switching channel

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11.3 PILOTAGE
PILOTS
The Pilotage authority for the port of Amsterdam is the Regional Pilots Corporation Amsterdam –
IJmond.

Piloting in shipping lanes in which this is compulsory is carried out by certified pilots. Certified pilots
are listed by name and with mention of their qualifications in the public pilots' register.

The pilots are supported by their company “Loodswezen Nederland BV”, which is responsible for
equipment etc.
More information on Pilotage can be found on www.loodswezen.nl

PILOTS AREAS
The pilot service for the Amsterdam – IJmond area includes IJmuiden, Zaandam, Beverwijk, Velsen,
Amsterdam.

How do you know if you should order a pilot?

To find out whether you need to order a pilot, please follow the decision tree below.

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Start


Is the vessel a tanker loaded with mineral oil / gas /
chemicals in bulk, or empty but not cleaned from these Yes  Pilotage compulsory
products?
No

Berth situated in an oil harbour? Yes  Pilotage compulsory
(see list of oil harbour regimes)
No

Is the vessel shifting inside a harbour basin? Pilotage not compulsory If
(see list of basins) Yes  no tugboats are needed and
after permission obtained
via Traffic Control (²)
If tugboats are needed, a
pilot is compulsory
No

Is the vessel a Dutch registered fishingvessel with LOA < Yes  Pilotage not compulsory (²)
75m / dredger performing dredging operations / pilot vessel
/ warship?
No

Is the vessel ≤ 75 length over all? Yes  Pilotage not compulsory (²)

No

Is the vessel registered (¹) as a small seagoing vessel Yes  Pilotage not compulsory (²)
exempted from Pilotage?
No

Does the person navigating the vessel have a pilotage Yes  Pilotage not compulsory (²)
exemption for the intended route?
No

Is the vessel shifting inside a port area? Pilotage not compulsory If
(see list of port areas) Yes  no tugboats are needed and
after permission obtained
via Traffic Control (²)
If tugboats are needed, a
pilot is compulsory
No

Pilotage compulsory

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(¹) Registered means the vessel is acknowledged as a certain type of small vessel listed in a
national register. Some of these types are exempt from Pilotage

(²) Pilotage can always be applied when:

- Wind speed is greater than force 6 Beaufort
- Visibility < 700 meters at any point along the intended sailing route.
- If tugboats are needed

How to order a pilot

In order to avoid possible delay in obtaining a pilot on board and to achieve maximum effectiveness, it
is important that Eta's / Etd's of all ships are reliable, are given on time and that any changes are
reported as soon as they are known. Deviations of more than half an hour have to be reported.

The master shall transmit the vessel's Eta‟s / Etd‟s via any suitable means of communication.

To order a pilot:

Inward bound

All vessels must send an Eta 6 hours before arrival at the RACON-buoy IJmuiden, in position 52 28.5‟
N 04 23.7‟ E, and confirm the ETA 3 and 1 hour before arrival.

Messages regarding:
Vessels carrying dangerous goods:
At least 24 hours before entering Dutch territorial waters.

Vessels requiring an exemption for lock passage: (draft > 13.1M, beam > 42M or LOA > 325M, non-
standard transports, etc.):
At least 7 days before arriving in a position 52 30‟N 03 51‟E

Deep draft ships (more than 45 ft in salt water):

Are expected 24 hours in advance and confirmed at least 8 hours, before arriving in a position 52
30‟N 03 51‟E

Eta's to be send to:

VTS Port of Amsterdam

Seinpostweg 19, 1976 BT IJmuiden
Telephone : +31(0)20 52 34 778, +31(0)20 52 34 720
E-mail : [email protected]
Fax : +31(0)20 52 34 800
VHF : “Traffic Centre IJmuiden”, VHF-07

Amsterdam Pilots
Telephone : +31(0)255 564 500
E-mail : [email protected]
Fax : +31(0)255 532535

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Outward bound

All vessels must send an Etd 4 hour before departure.

Etds to be sent to:

VTS Port of Amsterdam

Seinpostweg 19, 1976 BT IJmuiden
Telephone : +31(0)20 52 34 777, +31(0)20 52 34 720
E-mail : [email protected]
Fax : +31(0)20 52 34 800
VHF : VTS-channel

Traffic control is manned 24 hours/day

Shifting vessels

All shifting vessels must send an Etd 2 hour before departure.

VTS Port of Amsterdam

Seinpostweg 19, 1976 BT IJmuiden
Telephone : +31(0)20 52 34 777, +31(0)20 52 34 720
E-mail : [email protected]
Fax : +31(0)20 52 34 800
VHF : VTS-channel

Communication

All arriving shipping is urgently requested to maintain continuous contact on VHF channel 07 as soon
as within VHF range, for pilot-messages and berthing orders, as well as for the locking process and
other information
All communications to transfer a pilot by helicopter also takes place via VHF channel 07. At the special
request of Traffic Centre IJmuiden ships should change to channel 61.

Pilot ordering department

The Pilot ordering department serves to connect the masters, ships agents, shipbrokers and pilots.
The pilot dispatchers of the Pilot ordering department are responsible for controlling the Eta's and
Etd's of all ships. With the assistance of the pilot service's computerized database of pilots and ships,
the pilot dispatcher takes care of directing the right pilot on board the designated ship at the proper
time.

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Senior pilot

At the Traffic Centre IJmuiden a Senior pilot is present at all times. The Senior pilot is responsible for
directing general pilotage operations and also coordinates when the pilot launches and the helicopter
should be put in service to embark or disembark a pilot. The Senior pilot works in close co-operation
with the Traffic control in order to maintain an efficient handling of all shipping traffic. Furthermore, the
Senior pilot can offer his expertise on the handling of ships which, due to weather or port conditions
and / or the ship's dimensions, require special consideration.

Pilots Corporation (Regionale Loodsencorporatie Amsterdam - IJmuiden)

Messages concerning the organization of the pilot services, complaints, etc. should be sent to:
President of the 'Regionale Loodsencorporatie Amsterdam - IJmond'
Kanaaldijk 242, 1975 AJ IJmuiden
Telephone: +31(0)255 564 545
Fax:: +31(0)255 564 515

Operational

Piloting of ships with a draught up to 45 ft

The piloting of ships with a draft up to 45 ft generally takes place in an area around the RACON buoy
varying from one mile north to one mile south of the leading line 100% depending on the tide and from
2 miles east to two miles west of that buoy depending on type and draught of the ship. Pilot launches
operate between the harbour and the vessels to be piloted. The hull of these ships is yellow, the
superstructure white and the word 'PILOT' painted in black on both sides. Vessels are equipped with
radar and VHF. In order to perform a smooth piloting procedure it is advisory to contact the launch on
VHF-channel 61.

Piloting of ships with a draught over 45 ft

Ships exceeding a draught of 45 ft are piloted in the approach of the “IJ-channel” (52°30'N 03°50'E) by
helicopters. Outward bound debarkation takes place after passing buoy “Y1”. The vessels concerned
must be equipped in conformity with the safety standards of the International Civil Aeronautical
Organization (ICAO) as published in the “Guide to Helicopter / ship operations” by the International
Chamber of Shipping (ICS). In view of the narrowness of the “IJ-channel”, vessels which have to be
restricted thereto are urged to use pilots. To promote the safety of shipping the pilots work with an
electronic position finding system in combination with a computerized surveillance radar ashore.

Piloting suspended with launches

Piloting with launches is suspended when wind force is 7 to 8 Beaufort (wave height exceeding 2.70
metres).

As a substitute pilots may embark by helicopter of the local pilot corporation Amsterdam - IJmond.
Ships with helicopter facilities due to arrive next at the Noordzeekanaalgebied area should pay special
attention to the weather situation as piloting with launches is stopped when wind force increases to 7
to 8 Beaufort. When normal embarkation procedures are suspended due to bad weather, the transfer
of the pilot by helicopter is included in the normal charge for pilotage.

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If helicopter pilotage is not possible, pilots may embark in other ports.

Shore-based Pilotage (Remote Pilotage)

Pilot's information and advice for ships with a length overall up to ca. 125 metres, can also obtained by
means of shore based radar, when launches are not working outside the breakwater.
Procedure
Traffic Centre IJmuiden, VHF-Channel 61, requests the ship to switch over to channel 19.
The following items are to apply:
Reasonable contact ship-shore (vice versa).
Two good working VHF-units.
Some manoeuvring data need to be known ashore
The master of the ship is obliged to board the pilot as soon as the ship is inside the breakwaters.

Pilot launches

Pilot launches engaged on their station on pilotage duty shall fly, exhibit, display, hoist or sound.
a) By day: the pilot flag, a blue flag with white letter 'L' displayed from the foremast. b) At night: the
light as prescribed by Regulation 29 of the regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea.
c) During fog, mist, snow, heavy rainstorms or any other weather conditions which in like manner
cause visibility to deteriorate the sound signal as prescribed by Regulation 35 (a), (b), (f) and (i).

Pilot ladder

Pilot ladders should be rigged up on starboard or port side depending on the weather situation at a
height of about 2 metres (6 to 7 ft) above sea level.
In case of freeboard more than 9 metres (29'16") the ladder should be made ready in combination with
the accommodation ladder.
Hoist landings

(ICS-guide character "D")

Hoist landings must meet the following conditions:
- Manoeuvring zone 27.5 m (90 ft) diameters.
- Broken white circle need not to be painted.
- Clear zone (solid yellow circle, with same centre point) not less than 4.6 m (25 ft) diameter.
- Max. height of obstacle within manoeuvring zone 3.05 m (10 ft).
- Min. height the helicopter will hover: about 10 ft. above the highest obstacle in manoeuvring zone.

All other deck markings as shown in the ICS guide under 'A', 'D' and 'C' may also be used for hoist
landing.
In order to prevent useless spending agents should be aware of the fact that ships without deck
markings as well as those which fail to comply with the operating recommendations may be refused by
the boarding pilot

Limitations:
Wind of more than 10 Bf (55 km)
Visibility less than 800 m at 150 ft
Severe air turbulence, icing and extreme rolling and pitching of the ship.

Container ships:
Container carriers which intend to request a pilot by helicopter shall provide in advance to the
helicopter company drawing (preferably on a original deck plan), showing arrangements as outlined
under „operational; Piloting of ships
Maritime Traffic Act

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1) Compulsory pilotage and exemptions

The general rule is that 'all ships are obliged to use a pilot requirement'. However, a number of ships
are legally exempted from this requirement. This does not apply to seagoing vessels carrying
hazardous cargo in bulk or with non-inerted tanks. These vessels are always subject to compulsory
pilotage

Exempted are:
seagoing vessels with a length over all < 75M if they do not carry any dangerous cargo in bulk.
On certain waterways Denmark traders, sea-river vessels and Rhine vessels when registered as such
Fishing vessels < 75M and dredging vessels (only when used for this purpose)
Dutch and allied naval vessels
Shifting vessels along the same quay and similar short shifts
Shifting vessels under certain conditions within some harbour basins
Vessels on which the navigator holds an exemption certificate

2) Responsibility

Owners and masters are requested to note that neither the pilotage corporation nor the pilot can be
sued for damage sustained or done to any other vessel or object by a ship carrying a commissioned
pilot.

Pilotage in all estuaries, seaports, rivers, navigable waterways and canals within the Netherlands is
exclusively carried out by the commissioned pilot of the local pilot corporations (Regionale
Loodsencorporatie).

3) Pilotage dues
The pilotage dues are based on the draft of the vessel measured in decimetres. Fractions up to 0.5
are rounded off and fractions above 0.5 are counted as full in assessing pilotage dues. For rendering
pilotage service outside the limits of any pilotage district, retaining fees and travelling expenses are
charged in addition to dues as specified in the tariff. (Other instances when retaining fees and
travelling expenses become due are specified in the Addenda to the Traffic of dues). Dues and other
charges for both inward and outward pilotage services shall be paid before sailing outward but in no
case later than one month after the service was rendered. Claims for readjustment of payment for
pilotage services must be made within twelve months

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How to prepare the ship for boarding of the pilot

Pilots will board the vessel in line with ICS Standard Regulations and International Maritime Pilots‟
Association Regulations
By tender Vessels with a freeboard of over 9.0 meters must provide an accommodation
ladder in addition to the pilot ladder.
Generally, pilots refuse to use mechanical pilot hoists or other constructions
that do not comply with the above-mentioned regulations.
By small tender Pilot ladder 2 feet above the water.
By large tender Pilot ladder 6 feet above the water.
By helicopter Pilots will board by hoist cable, or, if the vessel is equipped with full landing
gear, the helicopter will land on deck.

Instruction to the crew: never touch the line or the pilot.

Pilots do not require assistance during the hoisting procedure. Just stay well
clear of the line and the pilot.
The location for boarding the pilot is at the discretion of the helicopter pilot, and
depends on the type of ship.
If the location is the bridge wing, remove the rubber mats (so the helicopter line
can make contact with steel).

Restrictions:
- minimum visibility 800 meters, at 46 meters above sea level;
- maximum wind force 10 (55 knots);
- severe turbulence and icing conditions at or below 46 meters above sea level.

Major course changes should be avoided during the hoisting and landing
operations

8.2 SHORE BASED PILOTAGE

If the pilot is unable to perform his duties on board the vessel to be piloted, he is authorized to extend
his services from shore or from a different ship.
Remote piloting (LOA) from the shore is carried out in IJmuiden from the Traffic Centre IJmuiden on
the sea route in cases where piloting has been discontinued outside the harbour in connection with
weather conditions or if tile safety of tile vessel in the shipping lane in which pilotage is compulsory is
endangered to such an extent that remote piloting is essential to the safe pilotage of the vessel. Shore
based pilotage is available for ships with a limited length only

8.3 PILOT EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE

Ships that visit the port of Amsterdam on a regular basis may request a Pilot Exemption Certificate.
For more information contact the Harbour Master‟s Office.

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11.4 TUGS
General
If you do not have a pilot on board and wish to use tugs, you might nonetheless consider requesting a
pilot, because pilots are very skilled in directing tugboats

Tugs available
Sea-going tugs, harbour tugs and salvage vessels are available day and night at lJmuiden. Harbour
tugs for the assistance of vessels in the Noordzeekanaalgebied and in the docks of Amsterdam and
Zaanstad are stationed at IJmuiden and at Amsterdam. Divers, pumps, underwater cutting plant,
sheer legs (capacity 60-90-125-130 and 300 tons) and further salvage equipment are available at
short notice

How to order a tugboat

Through the pilot, your agent or phoning, faxing a tugboat company. Traffic control can provide
information if needed.

How to communicate with a tugboat

• On VTS sector channel you can arrange a working channel with the tug, which will normally be VHF
channel 8 or 6.
• The pilots work on different channels with the tugs.
• If you use boatmen, use the same working channel for tugs and boatmen.

Note
• Maintain good communication at all times, and always advise the captain of the tugboat of intended
manoeuvres.
• The orders should be clear and short and unnecessary items should be avoided. Use standard
marine communication phrases and the standard tug orders for the port of Amsterdam.
• Always give a warning when going from a stopped engine to an ahead or astern engine order
First order must include
• Name of tugboat.
• Action (pull/push/swing/connect/disconnect).
• Direction (port/starboard/location).
• Power (in tons, as a fraction, or percentage).
• E.g.: Loire push to starboard 10 tons / half / 50 percent.
• E.g.: Loire make fast center lead forward.

Second order (as long as action and direction do not change)

• Name of tugboat.
• Power (in tons, as a fraction, or percentage).
• E.g.: Loire 10 tons / half / 50 percent.
N.B.: once you opt to indicate the power in a certain way (e.g. tons), continue to refer to it in this way,
and do not change to another system (e.g. percentage or fraction).

How to connect a tugboat

• In the port of Amsterdam, the tug‟s line is always used, never a ship‟s line.
• Prepare a strong heaving line with a heavy part at the end, because the tugs in Amsterdam are very
strong, and the tug line has to be correspondingly heavy.
• All the tugs are equipped with substantial rubber fenders on both the bow and the stern, so fender
position does not affect your decision where to connect or how to use the tug.
• If the ship has a special place on the side for a tug to push, inform the tug master.
• Make sure the crew secures the tug line to a bollard with a safe working load consistent with the
bollard pull of the tugboat. Advise the master of the tugboat of the safe working load of the bollard

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11.5 MOORING
GENERAL
Vessels may only be berthed or moored in places assigned by the Port Authority.

If the ship is in one of the following categories, use of the services of the boatman or of the ship‟s crew
to secure the lines is compulsory:
ships longer than 70 meters
tankers

Exemption: if the ship is shifting along the same pier, without letting go all lines.

GUIDELINES FOR MOORING FOR MASTERS

These guidelines are a copy of section 1.5 of OCIMF Mooring Equipment Guidelines:
Mooring lines should be arranged as symmetrically as possible about the midships point of the ship.
(A symmetrical arrangement is more likely to ensure a good load distribution than an asymmetrical
arrangement)
breast lines should be orientated as perpendicular as possible to the longitudinal centre line of the ship
and as far aft and forward as possible
Spring lines should be orientated as parallel as possible to the longitudinal centre line of the ship.
The vertical angle of the mooring lines should be kept to a minimum.
Generally, mooring lines of the same size and type (material) should be used for all leads. If this is not
possible, all lines in the same service, i.e. breast lines, spring lines, head lines, etc. should be the
same size and type. For example, all spring lines could be wire and all breast lines synthetic.
If tails are used, the same size and type of tail should be used on all lines run out in the same service.
Mooring lines should be arranged so that all lines in the same service are about the same length
between the ship‟s winch and the shore bollard. Line elasticity varies directly with line length and
shorter lines will assume more load.

GUIDELINES FOR MOORING FOR TERMINAL OPERATORS:

Terminal operators must understand that the Master of the vessel is end-responsible for ensuring that
the vessel is safely moored, and allow sufficient space to do so.

ORDERING
You can order mooring services via the pilot, your agent or directly with:

Amsterdam, Zaandam: De Koperen Ploeg

Address Capiweg 30, 1044 AL Amsterdam
Port number 5099
Telephone +31(0)20 448 70 90
Fax +31(0)20 448 70 91
E-mail [email protected]
Website www.dekoperenploeg.nl

IJmuiden, Velsen, Beverwijk: Coöperatieve Vereniging van Vletterlieden (CVV)

Address Zuidersluisweg 5, 1975 AK IJmuiden
Telephone +31(0)255 521 796
Fax +31(0)255 537 737
E-mail [email protected]
Website www.vletterlieden.nl

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11.6 LASHING OF CARGO

To avoid safety issues all cargo transported to or from the North Sea Canal area must be handled
correctly in relation to loading, discharging, separating and securing.

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12.1 GENERAL
The VTS organisation in the Noordzeekanaalgebied area makes use of the English and Dutch
language.
All VTS operators are trained and examined in the use of the “Standard Marine Communication
Phrases”.

12.2 VHF CHANNELS NAUTICAL COMMUNICATION

VHF Channel Call sign Where and when Remarks
7 Traffic centre IJmuiden In the area between Report on this channel
two circles around the when approaching to
breakwaters of pick up pilot.
IJmuiden, one circle 5 Report on entering the
nautical miles west of specified area when
the breakwaters and approaching or leaving
one circle 12 nautical IJmuiden.
miles west of the
breakwaters
61 IJmuiden port control Inside a 5 nautical mile Report when entering
circle west of the or leaving this area.
breakwaters of Report before leaving a
IJmuiden and on the berth in this area.
fairways inside the
Outer Harbour of
IJmuiden west of the
locks.
12 Zeehaven IJmuiden South of the entrance Channel used for
to the Vissershaven operations inside
and Haringhaven Zeehaven IJmuiden.
19 Pilot IJmuiden Inside a 5 nautical mile Only to be used by
circle west of the vessels receiving shore
breakwaters and inside based pilotage
the New breakwaters.
6 --------- ---------- Used for
communication by
inbound vessels
making use of tug
assistance.
22 IJmuiden locks Inside the locks at All vessels making use
IJmuiden of the Noordzeesluizen
at IJmuiden must use
this channel to be able
to receive mooring
instructions in the
locks. Vessels using
the locks are obliged
by the Dutch law on
inland waterways
police regulations to
maintain a watch on
this channel until clear
of the locks.

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3 Traffic centre North The area east of the Report when entering
Sea Canal Noordzeesluizen up to or leaving this area.
kilometer marker 10.7, Report before leaving a
including entrances to berth in this area.
harbours and side
channels.
68 Amsterdam Port The area east of Report when entering
Control kilometer marker 10,7 or leaving this area.
to the Amsterdam- Report before leaving a
Rijnkanaal and the berth in this area.
locks at
Schellingwoude
14 Amsterdam Port The area east of This channel is used
Control kilometer marker 10,7 as a nautical
to the Amsterdam- information channel by
Rijnkanaal and the the Port of Amsterdam.
locks at Vessels will be directed
Schellingwoude to make use of this
channel by Amsterdam
Port Control.
8 ------- -------- Used for
communication by
outbound vessels
making use of tug
assistance.
71 Havendienst Beverwijk Zijkanaal “A” and Channel used for
Beverwijk operations in Beverwijk
10 ------------- Zijkanaal “C” Used for ship to ship
communication on side
channel “C”

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13.1 GENERAL
THIS CHAPTER IS WILL BE ADDED AFTER RATIFICATION OF NEW REGULATIONS

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13.2 LOADING / DISCHARGING PROCEDURES

THIS CHAPTER IS WILL BE ADDED AFTER RATIFICATION OF NEW REGULATIONS

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13.3 CLEANING PROCEDURES

This chapter is will be added after ratification of new regulations

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14.1 GENERAL
From cleaning a vessel to underwater inspections, this section contains information on the rules and
regulations regarding ship operations in the port of Amsterdam area.

Not permitted in the port of Amsterdam:

use of an incinerator
bottom cleaning by brushes is prohibited; (exemption can be given, See 14.4)
fishing is prohibited without a permit from the municipality.

Permitted in the port of Amsterdam:

painting, provided measures are in place to prevent spillage into the water
cleaning exterior, provided environmentally-friendly soap is used
use of speaker systems on outside decks
polishing propellers by a specialized, approved company
bottom cleaning of hulls coated with Ecospeed® hull protection system (See 14.4)

14.2 LOWERING BOATS AND RAFTS

Before lowering boats and rafts make sure that it is permitted by the Port Authority.

14.3 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR

The requirement to report repairs or request permission depends on the nature of the repairs and the
location of the ship in the port. Two different types of repair are distinguished:

Cold work - repairs not involving and with no risk of fire or sparks
These repairs need to be reported to the Harbour Master‟s department if:
the vessel is temporarily immobilised
the repairs are performed on a tanker that is or has been loaded with dangerous goods

To request such a permit, contact the Harbourmasters office, Dangerous goods department :
+31 20 5234 762 or +31 20 6239130
[email protected]

Hot work - repairs involving or with a risk of fire or sparks

Before starting these repairs, a permit from the Harbour Master‟s department is compulsory for:
all tankers moored in an oil harbour
all tankships that are or have been loaded with dangerous goods
all ships loaded with packed dangerous goods
hot work in engine rooms or ballast and other tanks for all other ships
ships located in an oil harbour (see chapter 11.3 for a list of Petroleum harbours).

On completion of the job report again.

To request such a permit, contact the Harbourmasters office, Dangerous goods department:
+31 20 5234 762 or +31 20 6239130
[email protected]

Note: in those ports where the so-called „oil harbour regulations‟ are in force, it is prohibited to cause
open fire.

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Exceptions to these regulations apply if:

A ship is in a shipyard or other area that has a permit to carry out the work concerned
Permission has been granted by the Harbour Master‟s department

In addition, an operational report to the Harbour Master‟s department is required. Your agent should
take care of this. This report shall contain: name of ship, date of commencement of repairs, duration of
repairs, berth, nature of repairs, location of repairs, by whom repairs will be carried out, any cargo
operations, bunkering etc. during repairs, cargo on board and stowage, effect of repairs on ship‟s
manoeuvrability and time and duration of immobilized situation.
See chapter 2 on contacting the harbour master‟s office

14.4 UNDERWATER INSPECTION / CLEANING

UNDERWATER INSPECTIONS
Inspection activities outboard or under water must be reported to the Harbour Master‟s department.
This report shall contain: name of ship, date, name and number of berth, place at or near the ship,
nature of the activities, expected duration of activities, reason. In case of tankers permission is
needed. On completion of before mentioned inspection, report again.
See chapter 2 on contacting Harbour Master‟s Office

UNDERWATER CLEANING OF HULL OR PROPELLER

Underwater cleaning of a vessel is allowed provided that the hulls is coated with Ecospeed® hull
protection system and the Directorate General for Public Works and Water Management (RWS) and
the local berth operator have granted permission.

An officially appointed company should perform the cleaning of hull or a propeller. In the port of
Amsterdam only two companies are permitted to perform these operations.

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15.1 GENERAL
This chapter describes all relevant inspections that can expect in the port of Amsterdam.

15.2 INSPECTIONS FROM PORT STATE CONTROL

The Paris Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Port State Control aims at eliminating the
operation of sub-standard ships through a harmonized system of port State Control inspections on
foreign ships in the Paris MOU ports.

The Dutch Port State Control is carried out by inspectors of the Ministry of Transport and water
Management Inspectorate of the Netherlands. Inspections take place on board, ensuring that these
ships meet international safety, security and environmental standards, and that crewmembers have
adequate living and working conditions.

More information on Port State Control can be found on www.parismou.org and www.emsa.eu.int, the
website of the European Maritime Safety Agency. More information on the transport and water
Management Inspectorate can be found on www.ivw.nl.

Contact details:
Port State Control the Netherlands
P.O. Box 8634
3009 AP Rotterdam
Telephone:+31 (0)10 266 86 50
Fax:+31 (0)10 202 35 20
E-mail: [email protected]

See also chapter 5 Documentation.

15.3 INSPECTIONS FROM OTHER PARTIES

Inspections from Port of Amsterdam Authority
During the stay in the port, the ship may be visited by officials representing the Harbour Master /
Supervision, Environment and Safety Department for inspections and checks on standards for cargo
handling and regulations, such as port rules. Furthermore, MARPOL inspections may be carried out
on behalf of Port State Control. The ships management is responsible for ensuring that such an official
has access to all relevant ship documents, 24 hours a day.

See also chapter 5 regarding documents that need to be available.

Consult the website www.portofamsterdam.nl for all relevant forms and checklists.

After permission has been granted for repairs, you can expect a check by an inspector of the Port of
Amsterdam Authority.

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16.1 GENERAL
Always contact the Harbour Master for permission in case of delivering potable water or stores on
tankers. Delivering stores over land should be reported to the Port Facility Security Officer of the port
facility

16.2 FUEL AND LUBRICATION OIL

WHEN BUNKERING IS PROHIBITED
Bunkering and loading stores is prohibited for:
Oil tankers: during crude oil washing;
if the bunker barge is not type “N” or “C” (local regulations for transport of dangerous goods by
barges).
Chemical tankers: during open washing of dangerous products, except that discharging slobs
necessary for discharging washing water is allowed.
Gas tankers; during discharge or loading

REPROTING BUNKERING
Bunkering of fuel and lubricated oil must be reported by the skipper of inland vessels or the captain of
a ship. Bunkering over land should be reported to the Port Facility Security Officer of the port facility
called at.
See www.portofamsterdam.nl/smartsite.dws?id=18657 for a list of Port Facility Security Officers.

Report to Traffic Control, on the relevant VHF channel, The report must be made at least 30 minutes
and at the most 6 hours before start of bunkering.

REPORTING SPILLS
Routine bunker operations entail a certain degree of risk regarding pollution by oil spills, which
threaten safety, the maritime environment and consequently the quality of silt that is to be dredged.
The Port bylaw for the Noordzeekanaal area 2010 state that all spills have to be reported to the
Harbour Master immediately. Failure to comply with these Bye Laws is punishable by law. Details to
be reported: name of ship, name of berth, activity or incident.
See also chapter 9.2.

BUNKER CHECKLIST
In order to prevent and minimize the number of spills, the Port of Amsterdam Bunker Checklist has
been introduced. This checklist has to be fully completed and signed by both the seagoing vessel‟s
officer of duty and the skipper of the bunker barge before bunker transfer can commence.

Download the Bunker Checklist on the website www.portofamsterdam.nl

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16.3 FRESH WATER

WHEN BUNKERING IS PROHIBITED
Bunkering and loading stores is prohibited for:
Oil tankers: during crude oil washing;
if the bunker barge is not type “N” or “C” (local regulations for transport of dangerous goods by
barges).
Chemical tankers: during open washing of dangerous products, except that discharging slobs
necessary for discharging washing water is allowed.
Gas tankers; during discharge or loading.

In general, you will order supplies of potable water before arrival via your agent. Your agent will
arrange that the water barge arrives at the right time. If you are in port, you can order water supplies
either directly or via you agent.

16.4 STORES
WHEN BUNKERING IS PROHIBITED
Bunkering and loading stores is prohibited for:
Oil tankers: during crude oil washing;
if the bunker barge is not type “N” or “C” (local regulations for transport of dangerous goods by
barges).
Chemical tankers: during open washing of dangerous products, except that discharging slobs
necessary for discharging washing water is allowed.
Gas tankers; during discharge or loading.

Ship‟s stores can be ordered via your agent. Amsterdam is an excellent place to order your provisions
and other things you may need. Numerous companies are active in this field. Your agent will be able
to advise you on this matter. Storing is prohibited when cleaning or venting tanks.
Stores over land should be reported to the Port Facility Security Officer of the port facility.
See www.portofamsterdam.nl/smartsite.dws?id=18657 for a list of Port Facility Security Officers.

Vessels which are at anchor on the roads of IJmuiden can contact the following firms for special
tenderservice:
The Cooperative Union of Boatmen in IJmuiden:
Tel.: +31 255 515354
Fax.: +31 255 537737
e-mail: [email protected]

16.5 SHORE BASED ELECTRICITY

Shore based electricity is available at certain berths and only for inland vessels.

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16.6 WASTE
Fees for ship-generated waste
With the introduction of a system of indirect financing in 2004, ships calling at the port must deliver
their ship-generated waste at the port unless they have enough storage capacity for the waste to be
delivered at the next port of call.
A fee for all ships will be incorporated in the port dues, based on the gross tonnage of the ship. Part of
the costs, which the fee does not cover, shall be paid directly to the reception facility on basis of the
types and quantities of waste actually delivered by the ship.
Ships, which are engaged in scheduled traffic with frequent and regular port calls and which can give
sufficient evidence of an arrangement to ensure the delivery of ship-generated waste and payment of
fees in a port along the ship‟s route, may be exempted from these fees by the Inspectorate of
transport and Water management (www.ivw.nl).

Complying these regulations the port of Amsterdam has designated a number of companies which are
entitled to collect or receive and treat harmful waste from ships. Reception companies collect waste
against set tariffs, which may be obtained from these companies via the shipping agent. Collecting
waste may take place by means of barges or trucks.

Waste reception and handling plans

As of November 1-th 2004 the Port of Amsterdam, amongst the other ports in the European Union,
shall have implemented a waste reception and handling plan. This plan will be developed in a regional
context with the ports of IJmuiden/Velsen, Beverwijk, Zaandam. The plan will give the need for, and
the availability of, reception facilities, specified for each individual port.

Further information may be obtained from:

Port of Amsterdam
Waste Reporting Point
Address:De Ruijterkade 7,1013 AA Amsterdam
P.O. box 19406, 1000 GK Amsterdam
Telephone:+31(0)20 523 47 69
Fax:+31(0)20 626 62 15
E-mail: [email protected]
Website:www.portofamsterdam.nl

More information on Port Reception Facilities can be found on the website

www.portofamsterdam.com.
The waste disposal guide and the IMO complaint form can also be downloaded from the website

This section provides information on the regulations concerning the collection of ship-generated waste
in the Amsterdam port area. For the waste reporting form see enclosure 1.

What do you need to do?

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• Notification:
Every sea-going vessel notifies the waste products that are on board and which it wants to discharge
in the port. You are required to submit a waste reporting form 24 hours before arrival by fax or e-mail
and keep the form on board at least until arrival at the next port of call.

• Waste discharge:
You are required to discharge ship-generated waste in one of the ports which have proper facilities.
You will receive the S-form from the waste collector which you are required to archive on board for at
least five years.

• Indirect fee:
Every sea-going vessel must make a contribution to the costs of collecting and processing ship-
generated waste. You will be charged on arrival at Amsterdam seaports, even if you have no waste to
deposit. Please note that these costs of ship-generated waste are fully or partially refunded via the so-
called „right to discharge

To which kind of vessels does the Port Waste Plan apply?

The plan applies to all sea-going vessels irrespective of their flag, with the exception of:
• Warships, naval auxiliary vessels or other ships owned or operated by a State;
• Inland/sea-going vessels coming from inland waterways;
• Inland/sea-going vessels exclusively accessing the port to clear
.
When can you receive an exemption?

Certain vessels can apply for exemption from the Traffic and Transport Inspectorate of the Shipping
Directorate. Vessels may be exempted from the obligation to report, discharge or contribute. For
example, this may concern vessels which enter the port at least once every 14 days, such as offshore
and scheduled services. A captain may also decide not to discharge the vessel‟s waste, but store it for
the next port of call. The Traffic and Transport Inspectorate has drawn up rules for both possibilities
but because these are (too) complex to detail here please consult www.ivw.nl or telephone +31 (0)10
266 85 00.

Where can you discharge waste?

Facilities in the Port of Amsterdam are equipped to handle waste mentioned in the table under
headings I, II, IV and V. In all cases, the waste will be collected in accordance with the environmental
and safety regulations. Please contact a regional waste collector as soon as possible, they will come
and collect your waste. Please note that waste is only allowed to be discharged if it is collected by a
designated collector.

The website provides the latest information on these companies. If you are not satisfied with the
service in the ports, then please fill in the IMO complaints form and send it to the Waste Reporting
Point. The complaints form can be found on the website.

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Waste Reporting Point

Address: De Ruijterkade 7, 1013 AA Amsterdam
P.O. box 19406,1000 GK Amsterdam
Telephone:+31(0)20 523 47 69
Fax :+31(0)20 626 62 15
E-mail: [email protected]
Website:www.portofamsterdam.nl

Which waste products are you obliged to discharge?

Annex Type of waste Category

I Wash water oil
Ballast water oil, Cargo residue
incl. cargo residues
Used engine oil
Fuel oil residues (sludge), Ship-generated
Bilge water
II Wash water
chemicals, incl. cargo residues Cargo residue
Other
IV Sewage Ship-generated
V Domestic waste
Food waste
Ship-generated
Plastics Maintenance waste
Cargo associated waste

Dry cargo residues Cargo residue

Payments and refunds

In accordance with the law, sea-going vessels must pay an indirect contribution for the collection and
processing of ship-generated waste. Every vessel entering the Port of Amsterdam thus pays a charge,
even if it does not discharge any waste (dumping at sea thus no longer offers financial benefit).After
payment of the fee, every vessel receives a „right to discharge‟. The right is measured according to an
amount which depends on the vessel‟s gross tonnage (see table below). The amounts are adjusted
annually. The latest rates and rights can be requested from the Waste Reporting Point or viewed on
the website www.portofamsterdam.nl.

Rules
1. The International Tonnage Certificate
(1969) determines the Gross Tonnage
(GT).
2. The GT size determines the amount of
the „right to discharge‟.
3. Per call, the vessel will pay 1x fee and in
return will receive 1x right to discharge
Annex I and 1x right to discharge Annex
V.

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4. The agent will order a maximum of 2

collectors for every call (if the vessel
shifts within the port region and the vessel
has already discharged Annex I and/or
Annex V waste, then a following
discharge falls outside of the right to
discharge).
5. The collector is responsible for stating the
correct amount of the right to discharge
on the invoice and the agent must
supervise that this is done correctly.
6. In the event of a disagreement the Waste
Reporting Point will take the decision.

You pay in euro’s You collect in euro’s

Gross tonnage Fee per Right to discharge Annex Right to discharge Annex
call I V
Ship-generated waste Ship-generated waste
0 – 3.000 60 450 250
3.001 – 10.000 160 600 400
10.001 – 300 750 550
30.000
30.001 – 490 950 750
50.000
> 50.001 570 1100 900

fees per 1 april 2006

16.7 REPAIRS
SHIP YARD / REPAIRS

Shipdock BV Amsterdam
tt. Vasumweg 131
1033 SG Amsterdam
Telephone:+31(0)20 631 82 18
Fax:+31(0)20 631 57 91
E-mail: [email protected]
Website:www.shipdock.nl

Oranjewerf Shiprepair
Nieuwendammerdijk 542
1023 BX Amsterdam
Telephone:+31(0)20 634 75 11
Fax:+31(0)20 634 75 33
E-mail: [email protected]
Website:www.oranjewerf.com

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SHIP REPAIRS

Smalo BV
Westhavenweg 46
1042 AL Amsterdam
Telephone:+31(0)20 611 82 99
Fax:+31(0)20 611 42 13
E-mail: [email protected]
Website:www.smalo.nl

Holland Repair & Services BV

Vlothavenweg 16
1013 BJ Amsterdam
Telephone:+31(0)20 682 90 05
Fax:+31(0)20 686 39 62
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.hors.nl

16.8 DE-RATTING
http://www.gezond.amsterdam.nl/secundair-menu/english/ship-sanitation

http://www.shipsanitation.nl/

16.9 SURVEYORS
Not available yet

16.10 SHIPPING AGENTS

Not available yet

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16.11 MEDICAL FACILITIES

AMSTERDAM:

HOSPITAL
Sint Lucas Andreas Ziekenhuis
Address:Jan Tooropstraat 164, 1061 AE Amsterdam
Telephone:+31(0)20 510 89 11
Fax:+31(0)20 510 81 68
E-mail: [email protected]
Website:www.slaz.nl

MEDICAL CENTRE FOR SEAMEN

Address: Kalkmarkt 8,1011 BD Amsterdam
Telephone:+31(0)20 625 27 07
Fax:+31(0)20 622 09 07
Website:www.havenarts.nl

CENTRAL DOCTORS SERVICES

Telephone:+31(0)880 030 600

DENTIST
AOC Dentist Practice
W.G. Plein 167, Amsterdam
Telephone:+31(0)20 616 12 34
Fax:+31(0)20 612 87 63
Consulting hours by appointment.

Dentist Services
P.C.Hooftclinic.
P.C. Hooftstraat 116 II, 1071 CD Amsterdam

Consulting: Monday till Friday from 07.00 hours till 23.00 hours
Saturday and Sunday from 10.00 hours till 23.00 hours
Telephone:+31(0)20 4712866
Fax:+31(0)20 4710885
E-mail: [email protected]
Website:www.pchooftclinic.nl

The Municipal Medical and Public Health Service

Nieuwe Achtergracht 100, 1018 WT Amsterdam
Telephone:+31(0)20 5555911

PHARMACY
Van der Meulen Pharmacy Shop
Geldersekade 84A, Amsterdam
Telephone:+31(0)20 6240445
Telefax:+31(0)20 6382016.

Specialized in supplying, checking and maintaining the stocks of medical requisites on board ships.

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FREE MEDICAL TREATMENT

Seamen and persons of all nationalities in international navigation may obtain free medical treatment
for venereal diseases at the following address at Groenburgwal 44, tel. (020) 5555822, only by
appointment.

IJMUIDEN

HOSPITAL
Kennemer Gasthuis
location south: Boerhaavelaan 22, 2035 RC Haarlem
location north: Vondelweg 999, 2026 BW Haarlem
Telephone:+31(0)23 5453545
E-mail: [email protected]
Website:www.kg.nl

VELSEN, BEVERWIJK

HOSPITAL
Rode Kruis Hospital
Vondellaan 13, 1942 LE Beverwijk.
Telephone:+31(0)251 265555
Fax:+31(0)251 222570.
E-mail: [email protected]
Website:www.rkz.nl

Pharmacy
Pharmacy Kuylman, Lange Nieuwstraat 403, IJmuiden, tel. (0255) 514204.
Checking and supplying of ships' medical nursing equipment.

ZAANSTAD

HOSPITAL
Zaans Medical Centre
Koningin Julianaplein 58, 1502 DV Zaandam
Telephone:+31(0)75 6502911
Fax:+31(0)75 6502576
E-mail: [email protected]
Website:www.zaansmedischcentrum.nl

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16.12 SEAMEN’S MISSIONS

Seamen's Centre, Amsterdam

Address : Radarweg 32, 1042 AA Amsterdam

Telephone : +31(0)20 611 79 12
Fax : +31(0)20 447 33 60
E-mail : [email protected]
Website : www.seamensclub-amsterdam.nl
Opening hours : 16.00 until 23.00 hours

German Seamen‟s Mission

Address : Keizersgracht 733, 1017 DZ Amsterdam
Telephone : +31(0)20 622 08 42
Fax : +31(0)20 638 96 10
E-mail : [email protected]
Website : www.seemannsmission.org

Dutch Seamen‟s Centre (more)

Website : www.nederlandsezeemanscentrale.nl

Other International Seamen‟s Organisations

Seafarers Assistance

Seafarer who needs help or information.

Telephone (toll free) : +800 73232737 (day and night)

Website : www.seafarerhelp.org

Seafarer welfare

Website : www.icma.as

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16.13 TRANSPORT
Airports

Amsterdam Airport “Schiphol”

Address : Evert v/d Beekstraat 202, 1118 CP Schiphol

Telephone : 0900 0141 (calling from the Netherlands)

Telephone : +31 20 794 08 00 (calling from abroad)
Website : www.schiphol.nl

Trains

Dutch Railway, NS
Website : www.ns.nl

Amsterdam
Central Station
Address : Stationsplein 15, 1012 AB Amsterdam

Sloterdijk Station
Address : Orlyplein 105, 1043 DT Amsterdam

Beverwijk Station
Address : Stationsplein 46, 1948 LC Beverwijk

Local communications and Travelling

Website : www.9292ov.nl

Taxi

Taxicentrale Amsterdam BV
Address : Wisseloordplein 2, 1106 MH Amsterdam
Telephone : +31(0)20 777 77 77
Website : www.tcataxi.nl

Taxi Amsterdam
Telephone : +31(0)20 785 15 12
Website : www.taxiamsterdam.nl

Schiphol Taxi
Telephone : +31(0)900 900 6666
Website : www.schipholtaxi.nl

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