For instance: all ships arriving in or departing from North Sea Port are required to submit electronic notification to ENIGMA+. The terms & conditions, fees and regulations for maritime shipping at North Sea Port can be found here as well.
Maritime shipping
Due to its strategic location on the North Sea, North Sea Port is accessible to ocean-going vessels from all over the world. To ensure a smooth passage, a number of tools are available, various service providers can be called upon and, of course, a number of conditions, rates and regulations apply.
Tools
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Enigma+
All vessels that arrive at or depart from North Sea Port must register electronically in ENIGMA+. -
Lock planning
To ensure that shipping traffic can quickly and safely pass through the lock complex in Terneuzen, a lock planning is available. Here you will find the most recent planning for all vessels. -
Arrivals and departures
Every year, North Sea Port welcomes tens of thousands of vessels to the cross-border port area. Here you can check all arrivals and departures for the Ghent port area and the Vlissingen and Terneuzen port area. -
Public quays
Anyone who wants to use a public quay to load or unload goods or wants to use quay land for short-term storage of goods must ask permission for this. Here you can find out how to do this.
Facilities
Practical matters for the seagoing vessels in North Sea Port can be taken care of quickly. This includes applying for a bunker permit or the way in which waste collection is organised. We have prepared an overview here.
Tariffs and regulations
Certain conditions and regulations apply to maritime shipping in North Sea Port. Port dues are levied, for example, but those are not the same for all seagoing vessels. The regulations in the port area also include various guidelines to be observed by seagoing vessels.
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Tariffs and conditions
Certain terms and conditions apply to anyone collaborating with North Sea Port. Find the full overview here. -
Port rules and regulations
In addition to international, European, national and local legislation, specific port regulations and ordinances apply in the port area. -
Discounts
A number of discounts may apply to seagoing vessels in North Sea Port.