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New telephone numbers for the Netherlands Coastguard

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The operational telephone number of the Netherlands Coastguard has changed. From today, the Netherlands Coastguard Centre can be reached at +31 (0) 88 - 958 4000 . The new emergency number for international calls is +31 88 - 958 4040.…

16th Governing Council Meeting of ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre

The ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre convened its 16th Governing Council (GC) Meeting on 15 and 16 March 2022 virtually, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Meeting was chaired by Acting Chairperson of ReCAAP ISC Governing Council, Ms Laila Jesmin (Bangladesh…

More route advice for container ships near the Wadden Islands

The Netherlands Coastguard will provide more advice in the event of bad weather for container ships that are near the Wadden Islands. Since October 2019, the Netherlands Coastguard has been warning container ships that are over 300 metres in length.…

Arranging breakdown assistance now boaters’ own responsibility

Per 17 August 2020, it is the boater’s own responsibility to arrange for non-urgent maritime support (breakdown assistance). This concerns situations where there is no immediate danger to lives and/or vessels. Examples include engine trouble and help towing a vessel…

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