The Rotterdam Guidelines on Port Entry is a guide for Masters of seagoing vessels, shipping lines, and any other party that needs nautical operational information regarding the port of Rotterdam.  Consult the publication online or download the latest publication.

The publication contains the following chapters:

Part 1 - Introduction, contact information and regulations
- Foreword Harbour Master
- Contact information and regulations 

Part 2 - Notification, documentation and reporting
- Arrival and departure checklists
- Notification
- Documentation
- Reporting

Part 3 - Port Description & Navigation
- Port Description
- Port Navigation

Part 4 - Port Safety & Security
- Port Safety
- Port Security

Part 5 - Nautical Services & Communication
- Nautical services
- Nautical Communication  

Part 6 - Port Operations
- Cargo operations
- Vessel operations
- Port Inspections

Part 7 - Port Services
- Port Services

Port of Rotterdam makes every effort to make and maintain the contents as up to date, complete and error free as possible. If you have any comments, please contact the Harbour Master's Reporting Center.