On this page you will find information on recent important amendments of law(s).

Single hull tankers
According to the European Regulation nr. 417/2002, single hull tankers of determined  categories are prohibited sailing in or out of a Dutch port or offshore terminal. This Regulation is valid since September 1st, 2002.
Since October 21, 2003 an amendment of this Regulations is in force. Consequently, single hull tankers of 5000 DWT or more, carrying heavy grades of oil are also prohibited sailing in or out of a Dutch port or offshore terminal. For this category single hull tankers, anchoring in  Dutch territory is also prohibited.
 
For more information on the accelerated ban of single hull tankers and the ban on transport of heavy grades of oil click on the link below.

For questions on this subject please contact Inspectorate Transport and Water Management, Netherlands Shipping Inspectorate, (divisie scheepvaart), or contact the Directorate-General for Freight Transport, Transport Safety Directorate.