The shipping platform

Location: Scheveningen is located on the W coast of the Netherlands approx 20km N of the Hook of Holland. General overview: The port consists of 3 harbours which provide 8 berths. The port is mainly used by Ro-Ro and fishing vessels. The First Harbour is the centre of the fishing fleet, with shipping companies and the fish auction. The offices of the Port Authority and the Traffic Control Centre are also located here. There is also space for off-shore vessels, large commercial vessels, the towing services and the coast guard rescue services (KNRM). The wharves are home to major commercial activities. The Second Harbour is the recreational harbour. Apart from the marina, the Second Harbour offers space for charter vessels and small professional and recreational fishing vessels. The quays are lined with restaurants and cafes, making it a friendly and lively place. It represents a mix of professional activities and tourism. The Third Harbour provides space for special vessels such as those from the Rijkswaterstaat (part of the Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment). Part of this harbour will be developed as a harbour for seagoing vessels. It also offers facilities for professional shipping. The wharf can also be used for commercial and research vessels, and is also suitable for larger sailing boats. Scheveningen Port can accommodate vessels up to 160 meters long with 7.5 meter draft. Larger vessels can enter the harbor after consulting the Harbour Master. Scheveningen Port’s first harbor is 350 meters long and 140 meters wide with a depth of 8 meters. The second harbor at Scheveningen Port is 800 meters long and 80 meters wide with a depth of 4 meters. Scheveningen Port’s third harbor is 120 meters long and 80 meters wide with a depth of 7 meters. The Outport and the Adiraan Masskade have 127 meters of quay with alongside depth of 8 meters. The outport is 190 meters in diameter, and it is used as a turning basin. Traffic figures: Over 1,000,000t of cargo is handled annually. Load line zone: North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31. Max size: -No. 1 Basin: LOA 160 m, max draught 7.5 m -No. 2 Basin: Max draught 2.9 m. -No. 3 Basin Ro-Ro Berth: LOA 145m, water depth 5.0 m. The largest vessel called at the port: LOA: 215 m; draught: 7.2 m, deadweight: 9,921 t.