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Calling at or leaving our port? You have to log your voyage in Enigma+, our port management system. Pilots, tugs and waste services? Book them here too. Smart, fast and hassle-free.
Need shore power, fresh water or waste disposal for your inland vessel? Connect4Shore gets you hooked up fast. Digital, sustainable and crystal clear.
From plotting your course to checking in: discover the digital tools that keep you moving swiftly to, from and around North Sea Port.
Services that stick, chains that click
From berthing to bunkering, from power to a clean ship: the port services and supply chain partners in our harbour are at your service day and night. Well arranged, seamlessly connected and always moving at full speed.
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Anchored in the Dutch port world since 1971, Vlissingse Bootliedenwacht is known to keep ships moving. Mooring, unmooring, towing, crew runs and oil spill cleanup – all backed by a strong and modern fleet.
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Day or night, Verenigde Bootlieden handle the mooring and unmooring of vessels in Terneuzen. With skilled linesmen and a modern fleet, they offer 24/7 services, including crew transport and ship supplies.
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De Eendracht is the go-to partner for mooring and unmooring in Ghent. They also provide crew transport, pontoon rental and assistance with ship repairs, backed by a rich history dating back to 1885.
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Need underwater cleaning in Ghent? Our approved service providers handle propellers and hulls with care. Working under port permit rules, they ensure safe and precise cleaning. Find the full overview below.
Services & partners: inland shipping
Fresh water, shore power, waste disposal – with Connect4Shore you sort it all in a single step. The app steers you straight to the nearest taps, plugs and containers across the port. More info about shore power
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The Connect4Shore app gives you direct access to waste containers throughout North Sea Port. Easy disposal, clean decks, neat quays.
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From Vlissingen to Terneuzen and Ghent – water bunkering is easy. Locations for refilling are shown on the Connect4Shore map. You can also contact one of our approved suppliers directly.
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We’re charging ahead with green shore power: cleaner air, less noise, more sustainability. Connect4Shore shows you all available hookups and how to register.
Services & partners: maritime shipping
Need water? Dispose waste? Want to bunker fuel? During the pre-arrival registration, the ship’s agent must request all services in Enigma+, the digital port desk of North Sea Port. Smart!
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An up-to-date list of recognised bunker suppliers is available via Port Operations. Requests are handled through Enigma+. Remember to contact the port service before and after bunkering — those are the rules of the game.
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Captains or agents must report waste streams via Enigma+, our digital port system. From waste type and requirements to collection points – everything is arranged here quickly, clearly and centrally. Also download ‘Port Waste Plan NL 2025’ and ‘Waste Management Plan BE 2022’.
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Towage services? Requests them during your pre-arrival registration in Enigma+. We work with recognised providers: Multraship, Boluda and Sleepdienst van Aerde.
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Need fresh water in Ghent, Terneuzen or Vlissingen? Vlissingse Bootliedenwacht delivers fast and reliably to your vessel. Order straight from the supplier.
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In Vlissingen, Terneuzen and Ghent, De Eendracht keeps ships topped up with safe drinking water. A quick request and your tanks are filled. Agents book this service straight with De Eendracht.
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So many options! And Scheldt Water Trading completes the line-up, supplying drinking water in Vlissingen, Terneuzen and Ghent. Need a quick and easy connection? Contact them directly.
Offering a service? Here’s how.
Planning to bunker ships here? Secure a permit from North Sea Port. The Port Services Framework charts the rules, with extra guidelines for alternative fuels. Apply today.
Ready to tackle water incidents? You’ll need a permit on board first. Review the rules and apply for accreditation. Check out the form.
Thinking of cleaning propellers or hulls in Ghent? A permit is your ticket. In partnership with Port of Antwerp-Bruges, we’ll handle your request quickly. Head to the form.
Only official providers can offer boatmen services here in our top-of-the-line European port. Apply, get recognised and join the list. Head to the form.
Starting a towage service? With a permit you’re set. Apply, get on board and be part of our reliable service network.
On course as a service provider
We like working with partners we can count on. That’s why there are clear rules for every port service. In Ghent, you’ll also need to meet the conditions in the Port Services Framework.
The framework lays it all out: permits, safety, agreements. It’s the key to keeping cooperation in our port smooth, safe and fair.
North Sea Port connects partners who want to move forward. Looking for a service provider or want to join our chain as a partner? Get in touch!
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All your shipping tools in one handy place, whether you sail at sea or inland! Explore the tools.
We’ll pilot you through our port — digitally! Simple, reliable and free from radio-static. It’s how we keep you moving forward.
Our port operates in line with national, international, and local laws and regulations. Here you’ll find all legislation, operational regulations, and port by-laws that apply to us.
Want to stay up to speed on what’s happening on the water? Find all updates here: from obstructions, closures to maintenance and works. All the latest nautical notices in one place.
Safety is more than a rule, it’s our way of working. From prevention to enforcement, see how we keep our port a safe place to work, live, and grow.
Using our port facilities? General terms and rates apply. Find them all here neatly in one place. Learn more.