Request authorisations
To ensure smooth and safe shipping traffic, the Harbour Master's office in Antwerp and Zeebrugge monitors the regulations and special authorisations in the port area. For works with a nautical impact, you need to apply for authorisation. This authorisation is necessary to ensure the safe execution of the works, the smooth and safe passage of shipping traffic and to minimise risks to the environment.
Authorisations in Antwerp
For works with a nautical impact, you need to apply for authorisation. You can read how to do this in the procedure for applying for authorisations in Antwerp.
Via TOOL
For the following works in Antwerp, you need to submit an application via TOOL. In the manual (only available in Dutch) you can rad how to create an account and submit authorisations through TOOL.
Infrastructure-related permits
- Diving operations on port infrastructure
- Repairs to port infrastructure
- Work in the vicinity of the quayside or on jetties of Seveso companies
- Blasting work on steel structures on the quay
Ship-related permits
- Works above or under water on ships and floating structures
- Stern-to mooring
- Immobilisation vessel
- LNG bunkering
- Testing lifeboat
- Waiting quay for tankers at non-tanker quays
- Deviation from passage restriction
Via form
For the following works in Antwerp, you need to submit a form at toelatingen.hkd@portofantwerpbruges.com.
The form must be requested in the language that the executors speak.
HKD 16 - Diving works underwater line
15/7/2022
Request for permission for diving, cleaning and repairs on vessels and floating structures below the waterline.
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HKD 18 - Port infrastructure repairs
18/7/2022
Herstellingen aan haveninfrastructuur (uitvoeren van warm werk). Only available in Dutch.
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HKD 19 - Passage bridges/passage with transit restriction
18/7/2022
Request bridge passage / passage channel 5th harbour dock.
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HKD 20 - Works on ships and floating structures
18/7/2022
Request for permit for burning, welding, minor painting, repair work on vessels or floating structures.
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HKD 21 - Permission to immobilise vessels
21/12/2022
Request for permission to immobilise
vessels.
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HKD 37 - Waiting quay for tankers at non-tanker quays
25/8/2023
Request lay-by berth for tankers at non-tanker quays.
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HKD 38 A - LNG bunkering (truck-to-ship)
26/1/2023
Request for LNG bunkering operation (ship-to-ship). (only available in Dutch)
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HKD 38 B - LNG bunkering (ship-to-ship)
26/1/2023
Request for LNG bunkering operation (ship-to-ship). (only available in Dutch)
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HKD 39 - Individual authorisation on ADR
18/7/2022
Application for an individual authorisation on the ADR in the port area.
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HKD 41 - Checklist bunkering chemicals
12/4/2023
Checklist bunkering chemicals, no oil of fuels.
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HKD 42 - Deployment of UAS in geozone
30/5/2023
Aanvraagformulier voor de inzet van UAS in het havengebied van Antwerpen. Enkel te gebruiken bij technische problemen met Droneportal.
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HKD 42 B - Landing/taking off helicopter
13/3/2023
Request for landing/taking off with a helicopter. Only available in Dutch.
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HKD 44 - Registration form transit warehouse dangerous goods
18/7/2022
Registratieformulier doorvoeropslagplaats voorkaai. Only available in Dutch.
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HKD 45 - Reporting fumigation works ship
18/7/2022
Melding begassingswerken schip. Only available in Dutch.
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HKD 46 - Reporting fumigation works goods
18/7/2022
Melding begassinsgwerken goederen. Only available in Dutch.
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HKD 47 - Reporting fumigation works containers
18/7/2022
Melding begassingswerken containers. Only available in Dutch.
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HKD 48 - Reporting obligation incident damaged packaging or container
18/7/2022
Meldingsplicht incident beschadigde verpakking of container. Only available in Dutch.
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HKD 49 - Questionnaire recognized inspection body
18/7/2022
Vragenlijst voor erkend keuringsorganisme. Only available in Dutch.
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HKD 53 - Fixed degassing installation
7/6/2023
Registration form for a fixed degassing installation. Only available in Dutch.
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HKD 54 - Mobile degassing installation
7/6/2023
Application for recognition of a mobile degassing installation. Only available in Dutch.
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HKD 55 - Degassing operation
3/7/2023
Report form for degassing operations. Only available in Dutch.
DownloadAuthorisations in Zeebrugge
For the following works in Zeebrugge, you need to submit an application via Zedis:
- diving works
- hot works
- lifeboat testing
- repair works on water and or waterfront
- washing and painting on or at the ship
- immobilisation
- mediterranean mooring
- extended stay
- handling radioactive materials
- handling explosives
- handling highly toxic gases
- fumigation and degassing
- Caustic Soda (NaOH) bunkering - truck to ship
- LNG bunkering - ship to ship
- LNG bunkering - truck to ship
- handling ammonium nitrate
- dry dock
