Chart your journey

Good preparation means you’re halfway there! These four practical pages help you on your way.

Picture of a sailor on a ship in North Sea Port’s Vlissingen sub-area.

Current blockages and notices

All closures, works and notices in one place. Want it even easier? Subscribe to our notices and get alerts sent straight to you.

Permits, authorisations and notifications

Bunkering, towage, hull cleaning or (temporary) storage: apply in just a few clicks. Fast, digital, efficient.

Port services and partners

Pilots, boatmen, waste and more – our port services keep you moving. Check who does what and how to reach them. For both inland and sea shipping!

Lock planning Terneuzen

Set sail smoothly through the Terneuzen locks: central planning keeps traffic safe and punctual. Be sure to register in advance via our GTi-tool.

Picture of a mooring rope in North Sea Port’s Vlissingen sub-area.
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Register inland shipping voyage

Navigating to or from our port? Inland vessels register online first. Check our inland shipping page for all the practical details and discover some handy links below to get you started.

  • Log your voyage via RiverGuide, BICS or another recognised tool. One-time entry! Data is smoothly shared across systems. Discover all options.

    Picture of North Sea Port’s sounding boat.
  • Request your berth via the right VHF: Vlissingen on 9, call sign “Havendienst Vlissingen”, Braakmanhaven on 78, call sign “Braakmanhaven”, Ghent & Terneuzen on 5, call sign “North Sea Port”.

    Picture of a mooring rope on board of a bunker vessel in North Sea Port’s Vlissingen sub-area.
  • Need shore power, water or waste services? Connect4Shore handles it all, and puts it on one invoice. Easy, clear, convenient.

    Picture of a shore power cabinet for inland vessels at the Sifferdok in North Sea Port Ghent.
  • Discover our interactive map: see the quay, its keeper (North Sea Port or Public Works and Water Management) function and draft. Pretty cool, extremely handy.

    Picture of safety boots on board a bunker vessel in North Sea Port’s Vlissingen sub-area.
  • Log in at least 6 hours before arrival with the GTi-tool. You’ll get your lock time and mooring place right away. Any changes? Update them there easily. But first: secure your account!

    Picture of a crew member of a bunker vessel at Lineage in North Sea Port’s Vlissingen sub-area.

Laws and regulations

From safety to boating rules to drones in the sky: clear laws and agreements guide every voyage through and around our port.

Safety and security

A safe port is key. How we guarantee that? Through prevention, supervision and enforcement. Dive deeper.

Local legislation

Beyond international law, our port has specific local rules and regulations. Find the full overview per area here.

Cruise ship regulations

River cruises follow tailored rules for smooth and safe passage. Berthing? Don’t forget your mandatory reservation.

Picture of an inspection vessel next to a seagoing vessel in North Sea Port’s Ghent sub-area.
Get in touch

Making good headway or caught adrift? We’re ready to assist. Contact us and we’ll get you back on course straightaway.