The Harbour Master's Office
The Harbour Master's Office is responsible for taking all measures to ensure public order and safety in the port area of Antwerp and Zeebrugge.
Rules and procedures
The port is a vast area with critical installations and complex activities such as the chemical industry and shipping traffic. To ensure that everything runs smoothly, various departments monitor the correct application of rules and procedures.
Most visited
Port regulations, bylaws and rates
To ensure smooth and safe shipping traffic, the Harbour Master's Office oversees the regulations, laid down in port regulations and bylaws.
Request for authorisation
For works with a nautical impact, you need to apply for authorisation. This is necessary to ensure the safe execution of the works, the smooth and safe passage of shipping traffic and to reduce risks to the environment.
Regulations for dangerous goods
Dangerous goods require proper handling. The Harbour Master's Office in Antwerp and Zeebrugge ensures that this is done and that all legal requirements are followed.
Customs and FASFC
As a gateway for imports and exports to Europe, goods from all over the world pass through our port.
