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Port Security

In recent years, the world has been confronted with more acts of terror than ever before. Attacks on Western targets have increased people’s awareness of how real the threat is and that the danger can get very close. As a result, counter-terrorism measures have become more stringent throughout the world. In the maritime sector too. Security regulations and directives for ships and terminals have been formulated. These are set out in the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code, the ISPS Code. From 1 July 2004 ships have to report safety information at least 24 hours before visiting the port to the Port Security Officer (PSO). The harbour master of Groningen Seaports is the PSO for the ports of Delfzijl and Eemshaven.

Ship Sanitation Certificate

Applications for Ship Sanitation Certificates should be made to the GGD effective 15 June 2008. This certificate replaces the Deratting Certificate and has been a compulsory requirement on board ships since 15 June 2007. It was introduced to prevent the worldwide spread of infectious diseases. Inspections are conducted on the basis of requirements laid down by the World Health Organization (WHO) and as incorporated under Dutch Law into the Public Health Act.

Note:
Because of diversions in the process of implementation, the new regulations some delays were encountered. To avoid delays or discomforts for shipping Groningen Seaports will, if requested, issue an “Extension of the Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate” (ESSCEC). Because of this certificate the old certificate which is onboard can be prolonged by one month.

Port by-laws

Port by-laws (only in Dutch)

Loodswezen district North

The Noord region provides around 1700 pilot services every year on the Eems. These are for the ports of Delfzijl and Eemshaven. Around 700 services are also provided for the Harlingen area. Vessels are continuously piloted, 24 hours a day, under all kinds of conditions. The pilots are transferred to and from ship from Eemshaven and Terschelling with pilot tenders. The coordination centre in Delfzijl is responsible for the coordination and planning of these activities.

Port dues and prices

Harbour dues

The Groningen Seaports harbour dues are mentioned in the booklet Tariffs 2008. All kinds of tariffs and dues like harbour dues for sea-going vessels, harbour dues for inland vessels, berth dues, harbour towage, mooring and unmooring, pilotage and VTS dues, and deliveries and services by port authority are reported in Tariffs 2008 and can be required by contacting Mrs. Marjolein Zwerver (+31 (0)6-51416977) or Mr. Martijn Pilon (+31 (0)6-51027098).

Unique rate system

In its ports, Groningen Seaports utilizes a unique rate system: ships pay only per tonne of transhipped goods, and not – like in other ports - on basis of the gross tonnage of a ship. This makes both ports highly competitive in terms of rates. Moreover, there are hardly any delays in the ports.

Prices of industrial sites

The land prices of the industrial sites around the Groningen Seaports are sharp, while lots of land can be both leased and bought. For more information on the prices of the industrial sites in Delfzijl and Eemshaven, please contact the account managers of Groningen Seaports.