Overview for inland shipping
This page provides an overview of information relevant to inland waterway skippers upon their arrival in Zeeland waters. The information is divided into general details relevant to skippers, followed by specific data for each municipality regarding berths and shore power.
Overview of port details by municipality
Municipality of Borsele
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Port authority North Sea Port
E-mail: hd@northseaport.com
Telephone (24/7): +31 115 64 74 44
Berths
Berths and berthing facilities
Shore power provider
Port by-laws
Port by-laws North Sea Port Netherlands 2025 (Englisch version)
Havenverordening North Sea Port Netherlands 2025 (Dutch version)
Municipality of Hulst
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Harbour master
Not yet present.
Berths
E-mail: info@gemeentehulst.nl
Telephone: +31 114 389000
Port by-laws
Under development.
Municipality of Kapelle
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Wemeldinge
Rijkswaterstaat Zee & Delta
Wemeldinge traffic control post
Telephone: +31 88 7974801
Berth Wemeldinge
Max. 3x24 hours. Report to the Wemeldinge traffic control post, telephone: +31 88 7974801
Municipality of Middelburg
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Harbour master
Bennie Daniëlse, Davy Vandendriessche
E-mail: haven@middelburg.nl
Telephone: +31 118 675307
Berths Loskade, Silokade and Arnesteinkade
Gemeentelijke havens | Gemeente Middelburg
Berthing fee
See rate table in the attachment to the
Verordening op de heffing en invordering van scheepvaartrechten Middelburg 2026
Shore power provider
Cost per kWh 0,50 cent
Port by-laws
Verordening op de heffing en invordering van scheepvaartrechten Middelburg 2026
Municipality of Noord-Beveland
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Berth quay Zandkreeksluis Kats
Rijkswaterstaat Zee & Delta, location Goes
Telephone: +31 088 7974760
Municipality of Reimerswaal
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Lock complex Hansweert
Rijkswaterstaat Zee & Delta, location Goes
Telephone: +31 088 7974760
Berths lock complex Hansweert
Municipality of Schouwen-Duiveland
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Harbour master Bruinisse
E-mail: marjolein.de.voogd@schouwen-duiveland.nl
Telephone: +31 111 481451
Harbour master Zierikzee
E-mail: gemeentehavenzierikzee@schouwen-duiveland.nl
Berths
Beroepsvaart | Gemeente Schouwen-Duiveland
Berthing fee
Port by-laws
Havenverordening Schouwen-Duiveland 2021 | Lokale wet- en regelgeving
Municipality of Sluis
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Harbour master Handelshaven Breskens (section between the Middenhavendam and the Westhavendam) and the harbour entrance
E-mail: Aversprille@gemeentesluis.nl
Telephone: +31 6 83 31 02 89
Berths Handelshaven (section between the Middenhavendam and the Westhavendam) and the harbour entrance
A supporting berm has been installed between post no. 1 and post no. 26 in the Handelshaven. "No mooring" signs are also in place. Mooring alongside is prohibited throughout the entire harbor area.
Shore power
There are no facilities such as shore power and water available in the Handelshaven.
Port by-laws
Havenbeheersverordening Breskens 2020 | Lokale wet- en regelgeving
Municipality of Terneuzen
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Port authority North Sea Port
E-mail: 1hlt@northseaport.com
Telephone (24/7): +32 9 251 5639
Berths
Berths and berthing facilities
Shore power provider
Port by-laws
Port by-laws North Sea Port Netherlands 2025 (Englisch version)
Havenverordening North Sea Port Netherlands 2025 (Dutch version)
Waterway authority Rijkswaterstaat Zee & Delta
Berths Westbuitenhaven and Oostbuitenhaven
Reservations not possible; only waiting berths available for lock passage.
Overnight mooring places Westbuitenhaven and Oostbuitenhaven
Limited availability from 22:00 to 07:00. Requests via Terneuzen Traffic Centre on VHF 69.
Berths Kanaal van Gent naar Terneuzen
Berths under authority of Rijkswaterstaat Zee & Delta: contact VTS Terneuzen – VHF 11.
Municipality of Tholen
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Vluchthaven Tholen
Rijkswaterstaat Zee & Delta, location Goes
Wemeldinge traffic control post
Telephone: +31 088 7974801
Berths Vluchthaven Tholen
Rijkswaterstaat Zee & Delta, location Goes
Max. 3x24 hours. Report to the Wemeldinge traffic control post, telephone: +31 88 7974801
Municipality of Veere
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Harbour master
Not present.
Berth city Veere
Please submit requests by email to cruiseterminal@veere.nl, preferably at least one week in advance. Limited telephone availability at 0118 555417 or 0118 555444.
Berthing fee
Efforts are underway to make the cruise terminal available to inland vessels during the off-season (October through February) at an adjusted berthing fee.
Shore power provider
Currently available only for river cruises. Work is underway to expand this to inland shipping.
Port by-laws
Part of the Verordening fysieke leefomgeving Veere 2024 | Lokale wet- en regelgeving, see articles 3.23 through 3.25.
Berth Veerse Gatdam
Rijkswaterstaat Zee & Delta, location Goes
Telephone: +31 88 7974760
Municipality of Vlissingen
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Harbour master municipality Vlissingen
E-mail: havenmeester@vlissingen.nl
Telephonenummer: +31 118 487036
Berths Binnenhavens
Ligplaatsen Binnenhavens | Gemeente Vlissingen
Berthing fee
See rate table in the attachment to the
Verordening op de heffing en invordering van binnenhavengeld Vlissingen 2026.
In addition to port dues, administrative fees are charged for each exemption. In 2026, these amount to € 42,55.
Shore power provider
Port by-laws gemeente Vlissingen
Verordening op de heffing en invordering van binnenhavengeld Vlissingen 2026
Berths Buitenhaven and Vlissingen-Oost
Berths and berthing facilities
Shore power provider
Port by-laws North Sea Port
Port by-laws North Sea Port Netherlands 2025 (Englisch version)
Havenverordening North Sea Port Netherlands 2025 (Dutch version)
North Sea Port
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Port authority North Sea Port
Port services Vlissingen (Vlissingen Buitenhaven, Vlissingen-Oost, Braakmanhaven)
E-mail: hd@northseaport.com
Telephone (24/7): +31 115 64 74 44
Port services Gent (ports in, on, and along the Kanaal Gent - Terneuzen)
E-mail: 1hlt@northseaport.com
Telephone (24/7): +32 9 251 5639
Berths
Berths and berthing facilities
Shore power provider
Port by-laws
Province of Zeeland
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Waterway authority
E-mail: ncv@zeeland.nl
Telephone: 0800 2024
Berths
Book via Lock and bridge operating hours | Province of Zeeland
Shore power provider Edisonkade
Info inland shipping – handy for Province of Zeeland
Inland navigation voyage planning apps
- RiverGuide: assists with trip planning and provides all relevant information during the voyage.
- BICS: a platform for the electronic reporting of voyage and cargo data to the waterway authority and port authorities.
- EuRIS: cross-border platform with static and dynamic information on European waterways.
Tides apps
- Het Getij - water levels: this app provides detailed information on astronomical tide forecasts and current water level measurements at all Rijkswaterstaat monitoring stations. For Android: Het Getij - Waterstanden - Apps op Google Play. For Apple: Het Getij - Waterstanden-app - App Store
- Tides Chart: this app displays current tide tables for various locations in Zeeland, including water levels, high tide, and low tide. For Android and Apple: Tide Time App for iOS or Android - Mobile phone or Tablet devices
- Rijkswaterstaat Waterinfo: Through this platform, you can view astronomical tide data for specific locations in the Netherlands, including Zeeland.
Information for the journey
- Lock schedular: Sluisplanning
- Planning tool Terneuzen: Sluisplanning
- Kanaal door Walcheren: Operating hours locks and bridges | Province of Zeeland
Info inland shipping - other
Inland navigation voyage planning apps general
- iBarge: an app for reporting trip status 24/7 and instantly sharing data online with the client. For Android: iBarge - Apps op Google Play. For Apple: iBarge app-app - App Store
- EuRIS: cross-border platform with static and dynamic information on European waterways.
Information for the journey
- Brugopen.nl: real-time information about bridge openings.
- Is the bridge open?: idem.
- Watermap: offers up-to-date maps of all waterways in the Netherlands, including information on marinas and bridges. For Android: Water Map Live - Routes, AIS - Apps on Google Play. For Apple: Water Map Live-app - App Store
Digitalization of the logistics sector
- Portbase: a Dutch platform that offers digital services for the logistics sector, including inland shipping.
Other intresting
- Traffic control posts: Rijkswaterstaat Verkeer- en Watermanagement
- CDNI: Information on waste collection, drop-off, and intake. Map of points of acceptance: Points of acceptance - CDNI
Tips or improvements?
We do our utmost to keep this information up to date. Should you discover anything that is incorrect (or no longer correct), please let us know. Do you have suggestions for improvements? Please email them to meldpuntbinnenvaart@zeeland.nl.