Nautical Port Map
The Nautical Port Map provides nautical operational users in the Port of Antwerp-Bruges a central overview of essential nautical port information.
Consult the Nautical Port Map
Consult the Nautical Port Map for up-to-date information on berths, restrictions, water-related infrastructure, and more.
Who is the Nautical Port Map for
The Nautical Port Map is specifically designed for nautical operational users in the ports of Antwerp and Zeebrugge. It serves as a valuable tool for various target groups, including:
- terminals
- ship agents
- inland skippers
- contractors performing work in the port
- diving companies
- shipping companies
- service providers operating in the port
- emergency services
- Brabo, Pilotage, and GNA
Contents of the Nautical Port Map
The map provides detailed information about the port infrastructure. Below is an overview of the key data:
Berths and nautical information
- Berths for ADN tankers: Specific information about waiting berths for ADN tank barges with or without blue cone(s).
- Service quays: Locations with services aimed at inland shipping.
- Waste parks: Locations for the sustainable and collectible collection of ship waste from inland shipping.
- Drinking water points: Locations of drinking water supplies.
- Shore power points: Locations of shore power connection points.
Restrictions for maritime shipping
- Maximum permitted draft: The maximum draft a vessel may have to be admitted to the berth.
- Minimum UKC (Under Keel Clearance): Minimum space under the vessel's keel.
- Vessel dimensions: Information on permitted vessel width and length.
- Berth specifications: Specifications for mooring at the quay, such as mandatory mooring side and maximum mooring width.
Water-bound infrastructure
- Berths: Detailed information on berths in the port.
- Docks, bridges and locks: Information about passageways and waterways in the port.
- Jetties, dolphins, signalization and buoys: Facilities and aids that assist vessels in docking, mooring, navigating and maneuvering in the port.
Quay equipment
- Mooring posts and safety facilities: Details of the mooring posts, safety rings and other safety devices present.
- Fenders, rub rails and breakwaters: Facilities for the safe mooring of vessels.
- Rescue equipment: Available lifeguards for the safety of port users.
- Rendezvous points: Easily accessible locations on the waterfront for the coordination of emergency operations by emergency services.
How do I use the Nautical Port Map?
Below is an overview of the main features of the nautical port map and the corresponding places on the map where these features are available:
Navigate to preferred platform
Select Antwerp or Zeebrugge.
Consult coordinates of a location
At the bottom right, the coordinates of the location where your cursor is located are displayed.
Left navigation
The left navigation consists of 4 tabs:
- First tab: Here you determine what data is displayed on the map by checking the desired layers.
- Second tab: This contains the map legend.
- Third tab: Use the search function to find moorings, docks, locks or companies.
- Fourth tab: Consult the descriptions of mooring data here.
Buttons at the top right
At the top right of the map there are four buttons:
- Button 1 "Datafiche ligplaatsen": Consult the mooring data sheet by searching for the mooring number.
- Button 2 "Tekenen": Draw on the map to add indications.
- Button 3 "Coördinaatconversie": Search for a coordinate on the map.
- Button 4 "Meten": Measure distances and areas on the map.
Tip for English users:
You can easily translate the map into English by right-clicking anywhere on the text and selecting "Translate to English." This option is available in most modern browsers, such as Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge.
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