| Port/s | AANTWERP/GHENT/ ZEEBRUGGE |
| Issue Type | Civil unrest |
| Impact | Delays |
Antwerp
Inbound and outbound navigation for both seagoing and inland vessels remains suspended until Wednesday, 15 October at 07:30, due to understaffing at the Zandvliet Traffic Control Centre.
The Port of Antwerp-Bruges towage service is operating at 50% capacity.
VTS (Vessel Traffic Services) and passage planning remain fully operational.
All locks and bridges are functioning normally, except for the Kallo Lock and the Zandvliet Lock, which are temporarily out of service.
VHF Channel 81 remains active; among others, DeWaterbus can continue to operate in this area up to buoy 100.
Currently, 83 arriving and 49 departing vessels are registered.
Zeebrugge
Navigation to and from the Port of Zeebrugge is currently possible.
Pilotage services are not operational, and SWATH tender services are suspended until Wednesday, 15 October at 09:30. Consequently, pilotage is temporarily unavailable.
The Zeebrugge Traffic Control Centre remains fully operational, but large LNG traffic continues to be suspended.
Inbound and outbound movements, shifts, and the use of locks are permitted for exempted traffic.
Currently, 7 arriving and 4 departing vessels are registered.
Ghent
Currently, 9 arriving and 5 departing vessels are registered.
Pilot Boat 1, temporarily replacing the Wandelaar, remains operational at the Wandelaar pilot station.
No SWATH tenders are available until Wednesday, 15 October at 09:30.
“Jol” pilot transfers can be carried out, subject to weather conditions, which are currently favourable.
One roadstead launch is available today in Vlissingen.
Based on the current service levels, pilotage to and from Zeebrugge and Ghent can continue during office hours.
Passenger Transport by Water
- Sint-Anna ferry: operating today with one vessel between 06:45 and 18:45.
- Terdonk ferry: out of service today.
- DeWaterbus: limited service until Wednesday, 15 October at 07:30.
Stops at Kallo, Liefkenshoek and Lillo are not served.
A further update will be issued as soon as the situation changes or new information becomes available.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out at [email protected].