Port of Antwerp-Bruges

Port of Antwerp-Bruges is one of Europe’s largest deep-water commercial ports, integrating the Antwerp inland port on the Scheldt River and the coastal port of Zeebrugge. It handles container, Ro-Ro, bulk, energy, and industrial shipping. Note: This is a commercial port, not a leisure marina. Yachts must request permission before entry. 📞 Contacts Port Authority – Port of Antwerp-Bruges Port House, Zaha Hadidplein 1, 2030 Antwerp General contact: via official website contact form Harbour Master Antwerp: +32 (0)3 229 71 00 Harbour Master Zeebrugge: +32 (0)50 54 32 40 Website: portofantwerpbruges.com Emergency Belgian Maritime Rescue: 112 VHF 16 – Distress VHF 12 / 68 – Port operations (sector-specific) 🛠 Facilities & Services Deep-water access for very large commercial vessels Container, Ro-Ro, bulk, chemical and energy terminals Major lock complexes (Kieldrecht, Berendrecht, Kallo) Ship repair and industrial facilities Full ISPS security, 24/7 traffic control Not a recreational marina; no public yacht berths inside the main port ⚓ Navigation Notes Heavy commercial traffic; strict traffic separation and regulations Deep drafts (up to ~16 m) and pilotage in many areas Entry for leisure craft only with prior clearance Official port maps and nautical charts are available from the port authority 📡 VHF / Radio Channels – Port of Antwerp-Bruges Because the port covers two major sectors (Antwerp & Zeebrugge), VHF channels vary by zone. General Distress & Safety VHF 16 — Distress / Hailing (all sectors) VHF 67 — Belgian Coast Guard (MRCC Ostend) Antwerp Sector (Scheldt River & Dock System) VHF 12 — Port Control Antwerp (general communication) VHF 62 — Traffic control (approach & lock areas) VHF 71 — Berendrecht / Zandvliet lock operations VHF 74 — Kieldrecht lock operations VHF 64 — Kanaaldok & Deurganck Dock operations VHF 69 — Tug & assistance coordination (varies by operator) Zeebrugge Sector (Coastal Port) VHF 68 — Port Control Zeebrugge VHF 71 / 23 — Approach control (outer harbour) VHF 09 — Marina & yacht coordination (when applicable) VHF 11 — Lock operations (Visart, Vandamme) Notes for Yachts Leisure craft must request permission before entering any Antwerp or Zeebrugge commercial zones. Maintain a listening watch on VHF 16 and the assigned sector channel at all times. Expect heavy commercial traffic and strict compliance with port instructions.