Scheveningen (NLSCE)
📍 52.1000 N, 4.2666 E 🕐 GMT +1 🌍 Netherlands
Max Length160 m
Max Beam17.5 m
Max Draft—
Max DWT6,400 T
Density1015
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📋 Port Overview
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The port consists of 3 harbours which provide 8 berths. The port is mainly used by Ro-Ro, fishing vessels, dry bulk and general cargo.
🚢 Cargo Capabilities
Dry BulkBreakbulkRoro
Load line zone
North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.
Location
Scheveningen is located on the W coast of the Netherlands approx 20km N of the Hook of Holland.
Max size
draught 17.5m, LOA 126.20m, 6,400DWT
🔧 Facilities
Bunkering ✓Fresh Water ✓Stores ✓Repairs ✓24/7 ✓
📍 Pilot Requirements
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SCHEVENINGEN 52°06.22'N 4°15.26'E UNCTAD LOCODE: NL SCE For details see: General Diagram Scheveningen Approach Vessel Traffic and Pilotage General diagram (A) West Coast of Belgium and Netherlands Index of diagrams Rotterdam, Nieuwe Waterweg Pilot Requirements ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________
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(4) All oil tankers of 150 gt and over should arrange to send their Waste Report form to Traffic Centre Scheveningen via their agent, using Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), 24h prior to arrival at the 'Sch' light buoy (52°07· 75N 4°14·12E) or as soon as possible for shorter voyages. The following information shall be provided: (a) Vessel's name and call sign (b) IMO number (c) Flag (d) ETA/ETD (e) Last and next port of call (f) Last port and date where waste was landed (g) Quantity of waste to discharge (h) Waste Report form (5) The following vessels that are under way to a port or anchorage in the Netherlands as part of an international voyage, should arrange to send their Notification of Vessel's Security to Traffic Centre Scheveningen via their agent, using Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), 24h prior to arrival at the 'Sch' light buoy (52°07·75N 4°14·12E): (a) All commercial vessels of 500 gt or over (b) All passenger vessels (except warships/troop transports, vessels without propulsion and fishing vessels) (6) Vessels should maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 21 when navigating the reporting area. (7) Vessels should obtain permission from the Traffic Centre to change frequency or end VHF watch. (8) All vessels are required to report to Traffic Centre Scheveningen via VHF Ch 21 when crossing the VTS area limit and state the following: (a) Vessel's name (b) Call Sign or MMSI (c) Flag (d) Position (9) Notice of ETD: (a) All seagoing vessels (except fishing vessels less than 50m LOA) should notify Traffic Centre Scheveningen via VHF Ch 21 of ETD 1h prior to shifting or departure. The initial report should state the following: (i) Vessel's name (ii) Call Sign or MMSI (iii) Flag (iv) Last port of call (v) Draught (b) Upon departure the vessel should confirm the following to Traffic Centre Scheveningen via VHF Ch 21: (i) Vessel's name (ii) Call Sign or MMSI (iii) Flag (iv) Draught NOTIFICATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS: All vessels carrying dangerous goods within the harbour area, to or from an inland anchorage or terminal, must report to the Traffic Centre Scheveningen via their agent using Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). The report should be made 24h prior to arrival but at the latest before entering Netherlands territorial waters. A further report should be made prior to leaving the harbour, anchorage or terminal. The report should state the following: (1) Vessel's name (2) Call sign (3) MMSI (4) Flag (5) Date and time (6) Last port of call (7) ETA (8) Route information (9) Draught (10) LOA, beam and gt (11) Type of vessel (12) Persons on board (13) Destination (14) Type and quantity of cargo, including if it consists of harmful and dangerous substances ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ PORT CONTACT DETAILS: Hr Mr Telephone: +31(0)70 3527701 (Office Hours) +31(0)70 3527721 (AOH) E-mail: havenbedrijf@denhaag.nl Website: www.denhaag.nl/nl/in-de-stad/stadsdelen/scheveningen/de-haven-van-scheveningen.h tm Emergency Telephone: +31(0)70 3543525 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ TUGS PROCEDURE: Tugs are available. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________
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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 28/25 Netherlands HP1 2025 Ed, (RSDRA2025000176611), 28/25
🛡️ Pre-Arrival Information
Communications
Communications should be sent via Scheveningen Radio, which operates throughout 24 hours, 7 days a week. Inmarsat communication is possible. VHF: Port Authority: Ch 14. VTS (Traffic Centre Scheveningen): Ch 21. Available 24 hours.
Customs and Immigration
The Customs allowances are 5 litres of spirits for the total crew and 200 cigarettes for each person. Immigration procedures are carried out by the agent.
Documentation required
The following documents are required by the Customs and Immigration Authorities in The Netherlands: ..... Document Copies 1. General Declaration 3 2. Crew List on arrival 2 3. Stowaway List, if necessary 1 4. Passenger List 2 5. Personal Effects List 2 In addition to the above, the following documents are required onboard for inspection by Customs, Immigration Authorities and Netherlands Shipping Inspectorate: 1. Ships Register or Certificate of Registry 2. Cargo List, Manifest or Certificate 3. Bill of Lading 4. Log Book 5. Crew List 6. Stores List 7. Medical certificates of ILO Convention No 73 concerning Medical Examination of Seafarers 8. International Tonnage Certificate 9. Passenger Ship Safety Certificate 10. Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate 11. Safety Equipment Certificate 12. Cargo Ship Safety Radiotelegraphy Certificate 13. Cargo Ship Safety Radiotelephony Certificate 14. Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate 15. Exemption Certificate 16. Cargo Ship Safety Certificate 17. (International) Certificate of fitness for carriage of liquefied gasses in bulk 18. (International) Certificate of fitness for carriage of dangerous chemicals in bulk If appropriate: 19. Tanker Check List (to be handed over to the pilot) 20. TOVALOP Certificate 21. Dangerous Cargo List 22. Gas Free Certificate 23. International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate: In Dutch ports, tankers carrying over 2,000t of oil or oil products in bulk have to produce a certificate of insurance in respect of civil liability for oil pollution damage (TOVALOP certificate). Fines will be imposed if vessels do not comply with these international regulations. Authorities will not allow such vessels to leave port. 24. International Pollution Prevention Certificate for the carriage of Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk 25. Oil Record Book, part I and II 26. Cargo Record Book 27. International Load Line Certificate (1966) 28. International Load Line Exemption Certificate 29. Min Safe Manning Document 30. Certificates of Competency 31. Stability Information, copy of document of Compliance and Certificate issued in accordance with the International Management Code for the safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention (IMO Resolution A 741 (18), when applicable. 32. Certificates as to the ship's hull strength and machinery installations issued by the classification society in question (only to be required if the ship maintains class with a classification society). 33. Ship Oil Pollution Emergency Plan, previous inspection reports. 34. Inspection of international statutory certificates: Surveyors of the Netherlands Shipping Inspectorate (NSI) will check certificates at random in accordance with the Memorandum of understanding on Port State Control (MOU). If the required certificates are not onboard or not valid, or if there are clear grounds for believing that the ship does not substantially meet the requirements of the relevant conventions, a more detailed inspection will be carried out. Pilots may report deficiencies to the NSI.
ETA
All vessels larger than 60m are required to contact the Scheveningen Traffic Centre with a pre entry report 48 hours before arrival. The pre entry report should be in writing, sent via the agent or by fax to the TFC Centre, stating the following IMO SRS Items: A, B, G, H, I, J, L O, P, U and W. Via agent or Fax: +31 70 358 4154. The above vessels should also send their ETA at least 1 hour in advance, on VHF Ch 21, to Traffic Centre Scheviningen, stating the following IMO SRS Items: A, D, O and X. Vessels outbound should report on Ch 21 to obtain permission to leave the harbour.
Health regulations
Application for free pratique is not necessary. Ship Sanitation Control Certificates can be renewed.
Notices of readiness
NOR to be tendered as per Charter Party, throughout the day or night.
⚓ Terminals & Berths
5 berths registered.
| Berth Name | Facility Type | Max LOA | Max Draft | Max DWT | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adriaan Maaskade 52.0991667, 4.26195 | Dry Cargo | 97.59 m | 8 m | 4,228 T | Active |
Mooring SpecsFlat Side: 127 m Cargo HandlingBreakbulk OperatorPort Authority of the Municipality of The Hague | |||||
| No 1 Haven 52.0993167, 4.2662 | Dry Cargo | 126.2 m | 8 m | 6,400 T | Active |
Mooring SpecsContinuous: 350 m Cargo HandlingBreakbulk OperatorPort Authority of the Municipality of The Hague | |||||
| No 2 Haven 52.098, 4.2695333 | Dry Cargo | — | 4 m | — | Closed |
Mooring SpecsContinuous: 800 m Cargo HandlingBreakbulk OperatorPort Authority of the Municipality of The Hague | |||||
| No 3 Haven 52.098, 4.2598833 | Dry Cargo | 83.2 m | 7 m | 2,388 T | Active |
Mooring SpecsFlat Side: 120 m Cargo HandlingBreakbulk OperatorPort Authority of the Municipality of The Hague | |||||
| Scheveningen 52.1014, 4.2693667 | Dry Cargo | — | — | — | — |
OperatorPort Authority of the Municipality of The Hague | |||||
🏢 Registered Agencies & Contacts
2 contacts registered.
Vertom Agencies B.V.
Port AgencyPIC: John Molijn
Address: Oever 7 3161 GR Rhoon The Netherlands
Email: agency.rotterdam@vertom.com
Phone: +31 0102858475
Municipal Dept for Harbours
Port AuthorityAddress: Visafslagweg 1, 2583 DM 's-Gravenhage, The Netherlands
Tel: +31 70 352 7701
Fax: +31 70 350 5764