Scheveningen

Size limits

draught 17.5m, LOA 126.20m, 6,400DWT

Water density

1015.

Load line zone

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Tides

Range 2m.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Approach

The port is approached directly from seaward and entered between the heads of two moles which extend NW of the coast:

SW mole: A six sided concrete tower, white with green bands, green lantern, height 8m.

NW mole: A six sided concrete tower, with red bands, red lantern.

The alignment of the leading lights bearing 156° standing on the Voorhaven, leads through the harbour entrance which is approx 150m in width.

Front light: A grey metal mast, 52°05.8'N 004°15.7'E, white lantern.

Rear light: A grey metal mast, 100m SSE of the front light, white lantern.

It is advisable for vessels to keep this leading line while to seaward of the "SCH" lightbuoy (safe water, 1.5nm NW of harbour entrance vessels should keep clear of the buoy which is on the leading line).

A second pair of leading lights, (green), with an alignment of 131° and leads into Voorhaven.

Traffic schemes and VTS

Vessel Traffic Service scheme is maintained for the control of shipping, with radar surveillance out to a range of 9.5nm from the port.

Traffic signals are exhibited from a mast (52°06.6'N 004°15.7'E) standing on the N side of the entrance to Voorhaven. A red over a white light indicates that entry is prohibited and a white over a red light that departure is prohibited.

A yellow flashing light indicates that one or more large outbound vessels are leaving the port. The light continues to be exhibited until the vessels clear the mole.

A red light displayed from the inner end of the passage leading into No 2 Haven indicates that vessels are prohibited from departing.

Anchorages

Prohibited anchorage: Anchoring is prohibited in an area, approx 1nm in width and extending 2nm to seaward. "SCH" Lightbuoy marks the seaward limit of this area, which includes both the submarine pipeline and the leading line through the harbour entrance.

Tugs

There are 1 x 800hp and 1 x 350hp tugs available from Sleepdienst Scheveningen BV, Tel: +31 70 3548854 or Fax: +31 70 3550650.

Charts and publications

BA 122, 2322. Admiralty Pilot NP28, NP286(1).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

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.

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.

Notice of readiness

NOR to be tendered as per Charter Party, throughout the day or night.

Documents

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.

Health

Application for free pratique is not necessary. Ship Sanitation Control Certificates can be renewed.

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.

Port State Control here: Paris MOU.

Running now: the Paris and Tokyo MOU concentrated inspection campaign on cargo securing, 1 September to 30 November 2026. Its questions are published: the questionnaire.

ISPS

The Netherlands has a separate National Authority for all of the following areas:

Rotterdam, Curacao, Netherland Antilles, Amsterdam, Zeeland Seaports, Groningen Seaports, Moerdijk, Dordrecht, The Hague, Harlingen and Den Helder.

For further ISPS information see IMO website https://www.imo.org.

Repairs

Available in Sleephelling.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available at the berths.

Bunkering: Marine fuels by barge.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Available at Rodekruis.

Transport

Nearest airport: Zestienhoven, Rotterdam, 16km; Schiphol, Amsterdam, 58km.

Airport facilities: Domestic and international connections, crew change and air freight facilities are available.

Nearest railway: Central Station and Hollands Spoor station.

Working hours

Normally throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Scheveningen is located on the W coast of the Netherlands approx 20km N of the Hook of Holland.

The port

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.

What are the pilot arrangements at Scheveningen?

Pilotage is not compulsory, but recommended for vessels of LOA 100m and over for merchant vessels without local knowledge.

What time zone is Scheveningen in?

Local time at Scheveningen is UTC+1. Clocks go to UTC+2 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+1 on 31 Oct 2027.

What is the water density at Scheveningen?

1015.

Which load line zone is Scheveningen in?

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Who carries out Port State Control at Scheveningen?

Port State Control at Scheveningen: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Scheveningen?

The UN/LOCODE of Scheveningen is NLSCE.

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