| Port/s | All Ports |
| Issue Type | Civil unrest |
| Impact | Complete Closure |
Since 09:30 this morning, 29 April, no tender-swaths have been available at the Wandelaar. Jol pilotings can still be carried out but remain subject to weather conditions.
Current Status
There are currently 56 ships waiting:
- In Antwerp: 25 ships are waiting to depart the port, 1 of which is bound for North Sea Port.
- At sea: 31 ships are waiting, all destined for Antwerp.
There are currently 3 vessels underway to and from the ports with a Flemish or Dutch pilot on board:
- Antwerp: No incoming or outgoing ships.
- Zeebrugge: 1 outgoing ship; no incoming ships.
- North Sea Port: 1 outgoing and 1 incoming ship.
Antwerp:
Understaffing at the Zandvliet traffic control centre is confirmed until Wednesday, 30 April at 07:30. Consequently, all maritime traffic—including inland navigation—to and from Antwerp will be halted during this period.
Rijkswaterstaat (Netherlands) is present on the Scheldt with a patrol vessel to enforce the measures.
PoAB tug services in Antwerp are operating at 90% capacity; the locks are fully staffed but remain non-operational.
Zeebrugge:
Shipping to and from Zeebrugge is possible, but availability is very limited. Inbound, outbound, shifting, and lock usage are possible only if part of a combined voyage.
Passenger Water Transport:
- The Sint-Anna ferry will operate today from 10:45 to 23:45 with one vessel.
- The Bazel–Hemiksem ferry will not operate until 21:00 today.
- The Terdonk ferry will not operate until 23:45 today.
Due to the disruption in Antwerp, the Waterbus will operate a shortened route until Wednesday, 30 April at 07:30. The stops at Lillo, Liefkenshoek, and Kallosluis will not be served.
We recommend that all operators plan accordingly and stay updated on any further developments. For any questions or further assistance, please contact our team at iss.antwerp@iss-shipping.com.