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Smart port Paragraphs Title Overview Heading type H4 Text Smart technology APICA and Digital twin Sustainable innovation platform NxtPort Text alignment Right Background color Pink Media Title Drone Description Een drone vliegt boven de haven van Antwerpen en draagt bij aan de veiligheid in het gebied. ID smart-technology Text items Title Smart technologies Heading type H2 Text Smart technologies are proving their worth at the port. Port of Antwerp-Bruges is intensively testing a ‘digital twin’ of the port, sensors, autonomous drones and smart cameras for inspection or oil spill detection. By applying these innovations, we are able to permanently detect what is going on in the port . Background color Transparent Text items Title Smart sensors Heading type H3 Text Using various different sensors, we strive to control the port remotely and make it smarter. We use sensors to monitor water quality in the docks and extend the service life of asphalt. 3D-sonar sensors , in turn, make unmanned navigation possible. Finally, iNoses identify harmful gases at the port. Icon Title Smart cameras Heading type H3 Text In Antwerp, 460 cameras keep an eye on the port. These smart cameras can recognise objects such as ships thanks to artificial intelligence . They also support us with incident and berth management. Moreover, we can share these images with security services. Icon Background color Transparent Media Title Radar network Description With a large digital radar and camera network we bring traffic managment to a higher level. ID technologies Title Digital twin Heading type H3 Text The digital twin is a digital copy of the port area with real-time information : which ships are in which locks and docks? Are all the life preservers hanging in their closets? How much energy are our wind turbines producing?    The Advanced Port Information & Control Assistant (APICA) is the brain of the application. A 3D interface with real-time information is the face of the application. Media Title APICA, a digital twin of the port Description APICA, a digital twin of the port Heading type H6 Text This technology supports port employees in doing their jobs more efficiently and pleasantly. As a result, they can monitor moorings more accurately, detect incidents more quickly, etc. This all benefits safety and smooth traffic flow in the port. ID sustainable-innovation Title Open innovation platform Heading type H2 Text The port is an open platform for research and development . By bringing people and ideas together, we are shaping the port of the future.   Along with startups, scale-ups, accelerators, investment funds, government and knowledge institutions, Port of Antwerp-Bruges is creating a strong ecosystem that supports and accelerates innovation . Innovating together , we are opening up the port area as a testing ground where ideas and projects can be safely tested in a real industrial environment. Text items Title The Beacon Heading type H3 Text Port of Antwerp-Bruges has a permanent place in The Beacon , a hotspot where technology providers in Internet of Things and Artificial Intelligence, top researchers, startups and scale-ups collaborate on innovative and sustainable solutions . Title Plug & Play Maritime Heading type H3 Text Plug & Play Maritime  puts international start-ups in contact with the City of Antwerp, CMB, DXC Technology, Euronav and Port of Antwerp-Bruges. The aim? To test new technologies and drive the future of the maritime sector through world-class development and innovation. Background color Transparent ID drones Title Drones Heading type H3 Text To make the large and complex port area even safer, more efficient and smarter, we are working with various partners to build a network of autonomous drones .   These drones serve to inspect infrastructure, along with surveillance and monitoring, berth management and oil spill or floating waste detection. In addition, they support security partners in case of incidents and fires. Text alignment Left Background color Transparent Media Title Drones in the port Description ID 5g Title 5G network Heading type H3 Text In the future, 5G will form an important link in Port of Antwerp-Bruges' digital nervous system. For example, to send and process images and data from drones and cameras in real-time.   In Antwerp , together with the City of Antwerp, the Antwerp police service and Antwerp fire service , we are working to build a private 5G network to increase the speed, reliability and security of their digital applications.   In Zeebrugge we have rolled out a private 5G network, together with Citymesh and Nokia .   ID sensoren Heading type H6 Text In Zeebrugge , 700 smart cameras have made their entrance at the port. Thanks to artificial intelligence  these digital tools can quickly and easily detect individuals and problems in the traffic network. A state-of-the-art Central Security Control Room then alerts the operator when an unwelcome visitor enters the port area.   In addition to the usual cameras, smart fencing in the port area also keeps intruders at bay. Text Port of Antwerp-Bruges is aiming to build a digital nervous system to fully manage the port remotely. By working with innovative partners and opening up the port as an innovation platform, we are making our port smarter, safer and more efficient. Author Jacques Vandermeiren Background color Transparent Sub text CEO Port of Antwerp-Bruges Media Title Jacques Vandermeiren Description Een foto van Jacques Vandermeiren die voor het Havenhuis zit. Size Small ID nxtport Title NxtPort Heading type H3 Text All the players in the logistics chain have information that they exchange with each other. NxtPort , a subsidiary of Port of Antwerp-Bruges, makes sharing data easier and more transparent. That way, all the players in the logistics chain get the right information at the right time. Media Title NxtPort Heading type H6 Text The Bulkchain application ensures that the administrative processes in the breakbulk sector run faster and more smoothly, while Certified Pick up (CPu) offers a digital, secure and integrated solution for the release of containers .  Title You might also find this interesting Related content Mobile port Subsidized projects Sustainable port Digital products Background color Blue Center items Off Teaser title Smart port Teaser text A smart port is one that brings together economy, climate and people. Smart technologies and digitisation play a key role in a smart port. Introduction A smart port is one that brings together economy, climate and people. Smart technologies and digitisation play a key role in a smart port. We have opened up our port as an innovation platform for these new technologies and are working with public and private players to create the port of the future. Teaser image Title Digitalisering en duurzame innovatie Description In een slimme haven spelen slimme technologie, digitalisering en duurzame innovatie een hoofdrol. Exclude from search Off Tags Sustainability Antwerp Zeebrugge Innovation Publication date Fri, 15/10/2021 - 12:50

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A smart port is one that brings together economy, climate and people. Smart technologies and digitisation play a key role in a smart port.

Hydrogen Paragraphs Title Overview Heading type H4 Text What is hydrogen? Essental role in the energy transition How do we build a hydrogen economy? Text alignment Right Background color Blue Media ID what-is-hydrogen Title What is hydrogen? Heading type H2 Text Hydrogen (H) is the simplest and most abundant element in our universe. It has one proton and one electron. In its pure form, it occurs as hydrogen gas (H 2 ) , also called hydrogen for short. At room temperature, it is a colourless and odourless gas that is non-toxic. Hydrogen is an important cornerstone in the energy and resource transition towards climate neutrality. Title How is hydrogen made? Heading type H3 Text Hydrogen gas (H 2 ) is barely to be found on earth, but hydrogen atoms are hidden in larger compounds with other elements. Extracting the  hydrogen from these molecules  requires a lot of energy. Depending on the energy source used for its production, we distinguish between  grey, blue and green hydrogen . Text alignment Left Background color Transparent Media Title Hydrogen icon Description Red icon of a waterdrop wit H2 in the middle of the waterdrop. ID bgg Text items Title Grey hydrogen Heading type H4 Text Grey hydrogen is made with fossil fuels . During production, CO₂ is released into the atmosphere. Title Blue hydrogen Heading type H4 Text Blue hydrogen is also produced with  fossil fuels , but the released CO₂ is captured and stored , so that it does not enter the atmosphere. The captured CO₂ is reused for other applications. This is an important step towards green hydrogen. Title Green hydrogen Heading type H4 Text Green hydrogen is made with electrolysis : you subject water to electricity so that it splits into hydrogen and oxygen gas. If you get that electricity from renewable energy sources , no CO₂ is released. Heading type H2 Text A great deal of energy is needed to separate hydrogen from larger molecules. This energy is released once more when the hydrogen gas reconnects with other atoms. This is what makes hydrogen is an  energy carrier . Despite of its energy intensive production, hydrogen has many advantages: it causes no emissions when burned and its production can be completely green.   Hydrogen has several applications and can be used: to  store surplus energy . as an  alternative energy source  in industry. as  fuel  in the transport sector. Hydrogen can be used in an internal combustion engine without emitting any pollutants. as  feedstock in the chemical industry. Text alignment Right Background color Pink Media Title Fluxys Description As a multifuel, LNG is an important stepping stone to a hydrogen economy. ID energy-transition Title Essential role in the energy transition Heading type H2 Text Port of Antwerp-Bruges is a major energy hub  today. A great many companies at the port are closely involved in the production, processing and distribution of energy to and from various European and global markets. Unfortunately, this also releases greenhouse gases. Today, CO 2 emissions from the entire port area amount to around 17 million tons.   Port of Antwerp-Bruges wants to be climate neutral by 2050 . This is why it is necessary to switch to green energy and raw materials. Media Title Green energy hub Description Port of Antwerp-Bruges plays a major role in the local and international hydrogen economy or hydrogen chain by focusing on three pillars: the production and supply of hydrogen, the hydrogen distribution infrastructure, hydrogen consumption and transport to hinterland end-users. Attachment items Media Title Green energy hub Description From import and production to European offtake. Discover how Port of Antwerp-Bruges is the ideal energy hub for hydrogen and hydrogen carriers. Button label Download ID hydrogen-economy Title How do we build a hydrogen economy? Heading type H2 Text Port of Antwerp-Bruges plays a major role in the local and international hydrogen economy or hydrogen chain by focusing on three pillars:   Production and import Infrastructure and distribution Local hydrogen consumption and transport to hinterland end-users Media Title Roadmap hydrogen Description Hydrogen roadmap 2030, a clear overview of all actions taken now and in the future to become your sustainable business platform for today and tomorrow. Attachment items Media Title Hydrogen roadmap Description Hydrogen roadmap 2030, a clear overview of all actions taken now and in the future to become your sustainable business platform for today and tomorrow. Button label Download ID production Title 1. Production and import Heading type H3 Title 1.1 Local production with renewable energy Heading type H4 Text We get  green energy  from electricity we generate ourselves sustainably , through  solar panels and wind farms  at sea and on land. We are working on the  local production   of hydrogen  and derivatives. This is how we are testing new technologies and have the first significant green hydrogen streams available. Title HyoffWind Heading type H5 Text This Bruges-based consortium will build a plant that converts renewable energy into green hydrogen by 2026. The plant will convert electricity from partners Parkwind and Eoly Energy into green hydrogen gas for the natural gas grid, industrial users at home & abroad and for balancing Elia's electricity grid. Text alignment Left Background color Transparent Media Title HyoffWind Description HyoffWind is a plant that converts renewable energy to green hydrogen. Title Plug Heading type H5 Text A hydrogen plant in NextGen District in Antwerp that will produce green hydrogen. By combining locally produced solar and wind energy and purchased green electricity, they can produce 12,500 tonnes of liquid and gaseous green hydrogen per year for the European market. Title 1.2 Local blue production Heading type H4 Text Antwerp@C aims to capture, liquefy and store CO₂ intermediately (Carbon Capture & Storage, CCS) by 2030 and then ship it to underground storage. Using captured CO₂, natural gas is converted to blue hydrogen and stored underground. With the A@C consortium, which also includes Kairos@C from BASF and Air Liquide, work is ongoing on the necessary CO₂ infrastructure to make this possible.  Title 1.3 Renewable energy imports Heading type H4 Text There is not enough wind or solar energy in Belgium and Western Europe to supply the port and all its users with green energy. This means we need to import renewable energy from regions where sun and wind are available in large quantities.   We are therefore committed to the global  supply or  importing of hydrogen and its carriers   from   countries such as Chile, Oman, Namibia, USA, Canada, Egypt or Brazil. There is a surplus of green electicity from solar and wind energy there. The  global spread  of these regions ensures that Belgium and Europe are  less dependent  on a small number of countries for their energy supplies. We expect the first imports in 2026.   The Hydrogen Import Coalition , comprising leading players such as DEME , Engie , Exmar , Fluxys , WaterstofNet and Port of Antwerp-Bruges, recently presented a detailed roadmap for hydrogen import in Belgium. This ambitious strategic vision provides insight into possible future scenarios and the associated infrastructure development. Media Title Hydrogen supply chain Description Port of Antwerp-Bruges imports hydrogen from countries all over the world, such as Chile, Oman, Namibia, Egypt and Brazil. Title How do you import energy? Heading type H5 Text You can import energy in the form of hydrogen bound to another molecule. Port of Antwerp-Bruges is committed to importing large volumes of sustainable hydrogen (carriers) , such as liquid hydrogen, methanol, ammonia, synthetic methane and Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier (LOHC's). The latter substance is a pure transport molecule for hydrogen . At the port, we convert these substances back into pure hydrogen that we can use as a raw material or fuel. Text alignment Right Background color Pink Media Copyright Exmar Title Hydorgen coalition Exmar Description The hydrogen import coalition aims to promote the production, transport and storage of hydrogen. ID infrastructure Title 2. Infrastructure and distribution Heading type H3 Text Port of Antwerp-Bruges has the necessary infrastructure  for receiving and further distributing hydrogen. This includes quays, terminals and  pipelines . We are developing new infrastructure and increasing capacity. Text alignment Left Background color Transparent Media Title Climate and energy transition Description Ecluse supplies residual heat to surrounding companies. Text items Title Hydrogen network Heading type H4 Text There is a private hydrogen network operated by Air Liquide in the port area of Antwerp. Fluxys is working on an open-access hydrogen pipeline connecting Antwerp and Zeebrugge with the German hinterland and the other neighbouring countries. Any company can connect to an open-access pipeline. Title Reception terminals Heading type H4 Text Port of Antwerp-Bruges already has the necessary infrastructure for receiving various hydrogen carriers such as methanol, ammonia and methane today. We are continuing to build these up for storing larger volumes . For example, Fluxys and Advario are planning to build an open-access import terminal for green ammonia by 2027 . Background color Transparent Heading type H2 Text Industry uses both hydrogen carriers and pure hydrogen gas. Port of Antwerp-Bruges is working on plants that extract the gas from hydrogen carriers. Air Liquide is thus building a pilot plant for cracking ammonia (NH3) on an industrial scale in the port of Antwerp. When hydrogen is converted into ammonia, you can easily transport it over long distances. ID production Title 3. Local hydrogen consumption and transport to hinterland end-users Heading type H3 Text Both industry and transport at the port already consume hydrogen, ammonia and methanol today. For example, the chemical industry uses hyd

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Green hydrogen is the energy source of the future.

Regulations for dangerous goods Paragraphs Title Overview Heading type H4 Text What are dangerous goods? Search handling for dangerous goods Terminology and definitions Mandatory trainings Text alignment Right Background color Pink Media Title Chemisch bedrijf Description Een arbeider loopt onder een cluster van pijpleidingen door op de terreinen van een chemisch bedrijf. ID wat Title What are dangerous goods? Heading type H2 Text Dangerous goods are: goods as defined in the  International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code goods as defined in chapter 17 of the  International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk goods as defined in chapter 19 of the  International Code of the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk goods as described in the  International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code goods as defined by ADN (rail), ADR (road transport) or RID (rail) Polluting goods are: grades of oil as defined in Annex I of the Marpol Convention harmful liquids as defined in Annex II of the Marpol Convention harmful liquids as defined in Annex III of the Marpol Convention any other good capable of causing an emission that has or may have direct or indirect harmful effects on human health or the environment   The handling of dangerous and polluting goods refers to the  transportation, loading and unloading operations and temporary storage  of goods that pose a risk of fire, explosion of environmental nuisance. The  performance of special actions  that entail similar risks also fall under the regulations of dangerous goods. ID behandeling Title Search handling conditions for dangerous cargo Text Are you looking for the provisions for correct and safe handling of dangerous goods in accordance with the port regulations for Antwerp and/or Bruges? Search here how long packed dangerous cargo can remain on terminal and which special provisions do apply. By providing an UN number or a proper shipping name , you can find all necessary information. Title Search handling for dangerous cargo Heading type H3 Text Are you looking for the compliant and safe handling of a specific substance or dangerous cargo? The port directive contains all regulations relating to the handling of dangerous cargo in Port of Antwerp-Bruges. ID register Attachment items Title Port instructions Antwerp Media Title Port Instructions Antwerp Description Port instructions applicable to the Antwerp port area. Button label Download Title Codex for dangerous goods Zeebrugge Media Title Codex dangerous goods Description Codex for handling dangerous goods at the Bruges port area. Button label Download Title Register for liquid bulk goods Media Title Register for liquid bulk Description This list contains liquid bulk goods and how these substances should be handled. (Only in Dutch) Button label Download ID terminologie Title Terminology and definitions Heading type H2 Text Handling dangerous and polluting goods involves a lot of specific terminology . You can find an overview and definitions here.   Declaration obligation   Dangerous and/or polluting goods can only be handled in the port if a prior electronic declaration has been submitted via APICS (Antwerp) or Zedis (Zeebrugge).    You can also submit the declaration via Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). Specifically for dangerous goods, the International Forwarding and Transport Dangerous Goods Notification (IFTDGN) must be used. More information can be found in Port Instruction 4.2.4.   Back areas   The part of the port area that is not a front quay.   Agent   The "shipping agent" is essentially the person responsible for a seagoing vessel and carries out the notification and place request. The "cargo agent" is responsible for loading and/or unloading dangerous cargo on a seagoing vessel. The cargo agent and shipping agent are not necessarily the same firm and are commonly referred to as "agent."   Handling   All operations concerning the pre-carriage, on-carriage, loading, unloading, transfer or direct transshipment. For dangerous and polluting goods, this definition also includes "keeping cargo on board a ship." This addition makes the declaration obligation also applicable to dangerous and polluting goods that remain on board ships during their stay in port.   (Approved) container terminal   An approved container terminal is a terminal with specific facilities and measures which is authorised to handle dangerous goods.    List of approved container terminals .   Freight forwarder   A freight forwarder is responsible for pre-carriage and on-carriage by truck, rail or barge. In the context of dangerous goods regulations, this means, for example, that the party responsible for a barge, as declarant, is always assigned the “freight forwarder”.   Approved fumigation areas   Container fumigation may only be performed at approved fumigation areas. Some areas have a permanent permission to perform fumigation. In that case, a notification suffices.   List of approved fumigation areas .   Gas expert (in the context of handling highly toxic gases)   A person who, through appropriate training and/or experience, has sufficient knowledge of: The chemical and physical properties of the handled gases. The dangers of these products to humans and the environment. The measures to be taken in the event of incidents with this product. Measuring equipment for determining the concentration of (toxic) gases.   The Harbour Master's Office may at any time require the persons acting as gas experts to take a test on the items listed above.   This term is not the same as "approved gas expert or degassing expert." This is a person who checks, using measurements and inspections, whether welding and fire activities can be carried out safely on board ships.   (Duly) authorised   The person who appears on the declaration as duly authorised is in possession of a written document signed by the highest authority at the company (or substitute) authorising the latter to file declarations.   If the person concerned is unable to present written proof of authorisation to the harbour master, action will be taken against the person of the company who is held liable under criminal law.   Main means of transport   When a seagoing vessel is involved in the transport chain, this ship will be the main means of transport. When unloading from a seagoing vessel and discharging by train, the seagoing vessel is the main means of transport. If the declaration does not relate to a seagoing vessel, but to a barge, the barge will be the main means of transport. If two equivalent means of transport are involved in the transport, the means of transport that delivers the goods is the main means of transport. When unloading from seagoing vessel A and loading in seagoing vessel B, seagoing vessel A is the main means of transport.   Internal emergency response plan   All non-SEVESO companies where dangerous or polluting goods are received or stored on site or where seagoing vessels or barges carrying dangerous and/or polluting goods may be berthed, must have an internal emergency response plan. This emergency response plan is approved by the Harbour Master's Office.   The emergency response plan helps to establish preventive measures, prepare the company for incidents, and efficiently mitigate and tackle the consequences of such incidents.  SEVESO companies already have an emergency response plan and do not need to resubmit it to the Harbour Master's Office.   Flash point   The flash point is the lowest temperature at which the vapour of a given liquid ignites in contact with a flame and air. For the authorised methods for determining the flash point, reference is made to the IMDG Code - Chapter 2.3.   Direct handling   Direct handling is handling whereby the length of stay of the cargo on the quay is kept as short as possible. This handling never lasts longer than 8 hours. In certain cases, the harbour master will impose a shorter period than 8 hours.   Transshipment   The handling whereby cargo from one ship is unloaded and reloaded on another vessel at the same concession, without intermediate handling. Also known as 'transshipment'. Please refer to the register for the proper handling of liquid bulk .   Technical name   The technical name is the "correct technical name" as referred to in "Regulation 4" of the IMO Solas Convention. For packaged goods this technical name can be found in the IMDG Code, for bulk cargo in the IBC or IGC Code.   Storage periods   Only short-term storage is allowed on front quays and at approved Container Freight Stations. This means that cargo can only be left here when there are delays in the transport chain. As such, the Harbour Master's Office imposes maximum storage periods for packaged dangerous goods.   You can find these maximum periods in the Codex or the UN Code Finder. If you exceed the maximum storage period, then the goods must be moved to a warehouse that is licensed for long-term storage of that type of dangerous goods.   The harbour master can grant an "extended stay" if the maximum authorised storage period cannot be respected. This is a maximum of 30 calendar days.   Health, Safety and Environmental plan (HSE plan)   The Harbour Master's Office authorises activities which are necessary to safely continue the transport of dangerous goods following leakage or damage (repair, packaging, pumping over, etc.). This authorisation is based on an HSE plan.   In this plan, the company provides the necessary guarantees that they will apply during the execution of the works: Safety at the terminal. The health of the people performing the works and those present in the vicinity. Prevention of environmental pollution due to the release of dangerous or polluting goods.   In the event of incidents involving dangerous goods, the port user must notify the emergency services immediately. The terminal manager must cordon off the hazardous area and take all necessary meas

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Rules, obligations and training courses concerning safe storage and transport of hazardous goods in Port of Antwerp-Bruges