Sea shipping 

Sea shipping

Dear captain / seafarer,

Welcome to Rotterdam, Europe’s main port. On this site you will find information from the Harbour Master on navigation, safety, regulations, services, communication and inspections. 

The Port of Rotterdam Authority strives to create a safe, efficient, complete and clean port for all 34,000 sea-going vessels that call at Rotterdam each year. We do all we can to tailor the facilities to meet your wishes as much as possible.

I wish you a safe and pleasant stay in the port!

René de Vries
(State) Harbour Master

Communication

Overview VHF sector channels

Buoys & dolphins

Reservation and allocation procedure for Dolphins 80 Pilot Dolphins 80 - Caland Canal.