Port regulations and bylaws
International, European, national and local laws apply in the Port of Antwerp-Bruges port area. The Harbour Master's Office in Antwerp and Zeebrugge issues general harbour regulations, the Port Police Regulation, for its jurisdiction. This port regulation lays down provisions concerning the environment, traffic and safety. There are also a number of specific regulations and directives, for example on tariffs.
General port regulation
All persons entering the port area must comply with the regulations of the port police regulation. Among other things, these rules pertain to:
- order and safety, and environmental protection
- shipping
- storage and handling of bulk goods
- public port services and other port services
- penalties
A number of provisions of the port police regulation are detailed or practically elaborated in the Port Instructions.
- order and safety and environmental protection: ISPS, emergency service access, boat trips, fishing
- Shipping: VHF radio requirement, priority rules, moorings, locks, diving tasks, shore power facilities, waste collection, fumigation
- storage and handling of goods: dangerous and polluting goods, class 7 goods, used vehicles
- public port services and other port services: pilots, towage, bunkering
Specific regulations, instructions, directives, and tariffs
The port regulations also include rules and rates for services.
Concessions
Maritime shipping
Tariff regulations for sea-going vessels (until 31 March 2023)
16/1/2023
Applicable in the Antwerp port area until 31 March 2023.
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Tariff regulations for sea-going vessels (from 1 April 2023)
31/3/2023
Applicable in the Antwerp port area from 1 April 2023.
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Maritime shipping waste regulations
22/12/2022
De verordening is van toepassing op afval van zeeschepen. (Dutch only)
DownloadInland navigation
Towage
Tariff regulations for towage in the docks 2023
13/1/2023
Applicable to the Antwerp port area.
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Events
Tariff regulations for events 2023
28/12/2022
Applicable in the sea port area of Antwerp. (Only in Dutch)
DownloadDry docks
Tariff regulations for the use of a floating dry dock 2022
22/12/2022
Van toepassing voor het havengebied Antwerpen
DownloadWater-bound oil spills
Tariff regulations for water-bound oil spills - 2021
20/5/2022
Van toepassing voor het havengebied Antwerpen (Dutch only).
DownloadBrabo floating derrick crane
Regulation for the use of Brabo floating derrick crane
27/4/2022
Applicable to the Antwerp port area.
DownloadUse of land in the port area
Regulation on the use of land in the port area 2022
22/12/2022
Van toepassing voor het havengebied Antwerpen (Dutch only).
DownloadUse of quays
Regulations on the use of quays and sheds in the port area 2022
22/12/2022
Van toepassing voor het havengebied Antwerpen (Dutch only).
DownloadPort traffic regulations
Specialised port vehicles such as straddle carriers typically operate on private land. Do you plan to drive one of these port vehicles on public roads? Then the vehicle must comply with the port traffic regulation. This regulation is a supplement to the highway code.
Safety rules
General safety requirements at terminals, quays, jetties, landing bridges, pontoons and other port infrastructure
20/5/2022
Van toepassing voor het havengebied Zeebrugge (Dutch only).
DownloadBunkering
Underwater cleaning
Underwater cleaning regulations
20/5/2022
Van toepassing voor het havengebied Zeebrugge (Dutch only).
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Pleasure cruises
Directives for pleasure craft
20/5/2022
Van toepassing voor het havengebied Zeebrugge (Dutch only).
DownloadCodex dangerous goods
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