PLEASURE BOATING ON FLEMISH WATERWAYS
SAFETY ON THE WATER HIGH-SPEED ZONES OPERATING TIMES VISURIS
WWW.VLAAMSEWATERWEG.BE ENGLISH TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of contents...... p. 2 Map of marinas/moorings and locks...... p. 16 Introduction:...... p. 4 Map for canoes, kayaks and SUPs (Stand Up Paddle Boards)...... p. 18 Smart Shipping...... p. 5 Map of high-speed zones...... p. 19 Regulations...... p. 6 Map of mast-up routes...... p. 20 Timetable for Sunday and public holiday operation....p. 8 High-speed sections...... p. 22 In the spotlight...... p. 9 Operating times...... p. 24 Safety on the water Managers contact details...... p. 50 - Sailing together...... p. 10 Useful addresses...... p. 52 - Hazardous goods...... p. 11 - Life jacket...... p. 12 Removable inner flap - Emergencies...... p. 13 - Sailing speeds Q&A...... p. 14
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3 DEAR PLEASURE CRAFT SKIPPER,
Flanders has more than 1,000 km of navigable waterways. In our position as waterway manager, we are fully committed to multifunctional use of this asset. At De Vlaamse Waterweg nv, we want to significantly increase the share of transport via inland waterways and to manage flooding and water shortages better. We also want to take full advantage of the versatility of our waterways and increase their attractiveness for urban and municipal developments, recreation, tourism and natural experiences.
In this brochure, we will pay specific attention to pleasure past picturesque villages, unspoilt countryside, castles, medieval craft. During recent years, both strengthened natural and town centres, nature reserves and top tourist attractions. All landscape values and improved infrastructure have ensured accessible at the incomparably relaxing pace of being on a that the Flemish waterways have become ideal for all facets waterway. of recreational activities on and around the water. We are experiencing continuing interest in the wide range of recreational This brochure is full of information about the possibilities for opportunities that the waterways have to offer. That is hardly recreational use of the navigable waterways under the authority surprising, when one considers how wonderful it is to spend of De Vlaamse Waterweg nv. In addition to information about time on the water! VisuRIS, you will also find the operating times for locks and movable bridges, as well as overview maps. And we give you There are so many recreational activities, canoeing, water tips on where to find more information on each point. That data skiing, cruising and much more. And you do not have to own will help you enjoy your voyage on the waterways, safely and a vessel; you can also rent one or enjoy a trip on one of the without hindrance. many passenger vessels. The winding waterways will take you
All the information in this brochure and the current operating times are also available at www.VisuRIS.be.
If you have any questions or comments about a particular waterway, please do not hesitate to contact us.
We wish you lots of pleasure on our Flemish waters!
De Vlaamse Waterweg nv manages and operates the region's waterways as a vibrant network, contributing to the economy, prosperity and quality of living in Flanders. De Vlaamse Waterweg nv supports transport via inland shipping, handles water management and improves the attractiveness of the waterways for recreation, tourism and natural experiences. From the registered office in Hasselt and departments in Willebroek, Brussels, Antwerp, Merelbeke and Mol, approximately 1,350 employees in our organization are working on a smart, versatile and prosperous waterway network. For more information, go to www.vlaamsewaterweg.be or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
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SMART SHIPPING IS COMING FULL STEAM AHEAD
Automated sailing is the future of inland navigation. And that is why, in 2018, De Vlaamse Waterweg nv, working with Seafar, already took the first steps towards making this possible. This was no easy task within the current legal framework, but the Flemish start-up that is developing this technology has taken it on courageously. Thanks to their innovation and expertise from De Vlaamse Waterweg nv, the project finally gained real momentum in autumn 2019. For example, we were the first European waterway management organization to create an official framework for smart shipping. And nowadays, you might already come across an unmanned vessel on our inland waterways.
Innovation in the field of automation and digitization is who encounter an automated vessel do not have to do anything essential to help the inland shipping sector move forward. out of the ordinary. They must simply keep their distance This philosophy has allowed Smart Shipping to finally become a and maintain their course, just as they would with any other reality. This project is one of the three pillars within RIS ('River passing ship. An automated vessel that is on test is identified Information Services'), which is the synchromodal link of inland by a purple cone with the point downwards. But perhaps you shipping. In addition to smart vessels, we are working on smart might still have your doubts when you spot the Willebroek? infrastructure and smart communication. And that work is now If so, you can contact the skipper in the control room using bearing fruit. The first unmanned push barge has been sailing on your ship’s radio (VHF channel 10). To sum up, there are many the Flemish waterways since 12 November 2019. In-service test safety measures in place to ensure that the test period runs locations are operating on the following waterways: the IJzer smoothly and can seamlessly merge into an official introduction and the Plassendale-Nieuwpoort canal. A remotely controlled of smart shipping in our logistics network. That is why we are push barge will be transporting sand from Ostend to Diksmuide confident that smart shipping will make inland shipping more for a year. The vessel, the Willebroek, is equipped with the latest attractive. This applies as much to a new generation of skippers technological gadgets. Belgium therefore plays a true pioneering as it does to entrepreneurs who want to use inland shipping as role in the field of automated inland shipping. A crew remains on a transport partner! board during the preliminary tests. Safety comes first. Skippers
WOULD YOU LIKE TO KNOW MORE? You will find all the necessary information on the web page www.vlaamsewaterweg.be/smart-shipping.
5 WHAT DO YOU NEED FOR SAILING IN FLANDERS?
INLAND NAVIGATION REGULATIONS IN BELGIUM
In 2014, a sixth state reform took place in Belgium. In the case of pleasure craft use, the change introduced regionalisation of the general shipping regulations. The Belgian regions, including Flanders, are responsible for that nowadays. Nevertheless, the federal government also retained an important authority regarding pleasure craft use. It remains responsible for the technical requirements and registration of vessels, as well as for boating licences.
SHIPPING REGULATIONS
GENERAL REGULATIONS The general regulations applicable to the vast majority of waterways: General Police Regulations for Shipping on Inland Waterways ('Algemeen Politiereglement voor de Scheepvaart op de Binnenwate- ren' – APSB) General Regulations for Shipping channels in the Kingdom ('Algemeen reglement der scheepvaartwegen van het koninkrijk' – ARSK) These general regulations are based on CEVNI 4 (The European Code for Inland Navigation Channels). The regulations are therefore in accordance with those of neighbouring countries. Note – exceptions are possible.
SPECIFIC REGULATIONS Separate regulations apply to a number of waterways:
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Kanaal Kl. Gent-Oostende 1 Brugge-Sluis OOSTENDE
NIEUWPOORT Afleidingskl. Leie MOL
Durme
Kl. Nieuwpoort- Duinkerke
Lokanaal
Bergenvaart
Kl. Ieper-IJzer Leie 6 Toeristische MERELBEKE 5 LEUVEN
Kanaal naar Charleroi
WATERWAY REGULATIONS 1 Open sea and the waters that are connected to it International provisions to prevent collisions at sea Police and shipping regulations for Belgian territorial waters, coastal ports and Belgian territorial waters, coastal ports and beaches 2 beaches 3 The Ghent-Terneuzen canal Shipping regulations for the Ghent-Terneuzen canal Police regulations for the Lower Tidal Scheldt 4 The Lower Tidal Scheldt Shipping regulations for the Lower Tidal Scheldt 5 Brussels-Scheldt Canal Shipping regulations for the Brussels-Scheldt canal 6 The Common Maas Shipping regulations for the Common Maas
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For most waterways there are special regulations that include into one document entitled General Temporary Regulations for location-related operational provisions: Special regulations the waterway user (‘Algemene Tijdelijke Voorschriften voor de applying to some shipping lanes. waterweggebruiker’). In recent years, the waterway management has published various The waterway management can communicate temporary shipping messages (Notices To Skippers – NTS messages) that messages in the form of a shipping message. have a long-term effect. To provide our users with a complete overview at a glance, all long-term NTS messages are now merged
WOULD YOU LIKE TO KNOW MORE? OTHER REGULATIONS We have put all the information and texts in one place for See all the information at you, at www.VisuRIS.be/scheepvaartreglementering. www.VisuRIS.be/reglementeringpleziervaart.
For all current regulations and obligations, it is best to check the shipping messages on VisuRIS. You can view them in two forms: in writing (indicating the location) or on a map. Would you like to stay informed automatically? Then subscribe on VisuRIS:
Create an account on VisuRIS if you don't have one yet. Go to ’My RIS‘ and then to ’My mailing lists’. Here you can choose between ’Shipping Notices’ and ’Shipping message overview’. If you go to the ’Shipping Notices’ option, you will see messages as soon as they are published. If you select ’Shipping message overview’, you will get to see, at a fixed time, all the messages that apply for a certain period, e.g. the coming week. Thus, if you choose ’Shipping message overview’, you can then change the frequency at which you receive this (e.g. daily) and the period covered (e.g. 1 week). Then tick the boxes for message types that you want to receive: waterway message, ice message, water level message or weather forecast. You can subscribe for all waterways, or you can select specific ones by typing them in the box below the header ’Waterway’. Finally, you can choose the language in which you want to receive the messages and click ’Save’.
The shipping notifications are also delivered to skippers through their electronic sailing charts.
7 and on sailing charts. www.VisuRIS.be
MOL LEUVEN
Kanaal naar Charleroi naar Kanaal
Durme This is an overview map. You can find detailed information at can find detailed information This is an overview map. You
MERELBEKE
Leie Toeristische Toeristische
Afleidingskl. Leie
ZEEBRUGGE
Kanaal Brugge-Sluis
(*)
Kl. Gent-Oostende
Kl. Ieper-IJzer
OOSTENDE At least from 10:00 to 18:00 from At least operation Modified
Lokanaal NIEUWPOORT Duinkerke
Kl. Nieuwpoort- Kl. Bergenvaart OPEN FOR PLEASURE CRAFT PLEASURE FOR OPEN 2020 IN HOLIDAYS PUBLIC AND SUNDAYS ON WATERWAYS IN THE FLEMISH REGION FLEMISH THE IN WATERWAYS The period from 26 April 2020 to 27 September 2020 26 April 2020 to 27 from The period
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT VISURIS De Vlaamse Waterweg nv is pleased to introduce you to VisuRIS. This service is not only essential for commercial shipping; it is also a very useful tool for pleasure craft. You can consult VisuRIS online and find all the relevant information you need, always and anywhere. This handy planner allows you to map out the smoothest route for your voyage, and you will find plenty of practical tips in the brochure. Pleasure craft users ask the questions and VisuRIS provides the answers. www.VisuRIS.be and the VisuRIS app.
Find the maximum allowable dimensions (draft and clearance) for each waterway on VisuRIS!
Work out your sailing route Check real-time water levels and traffic View dimensions of bridges, locks and waterways Find all the regulations Find all trailer slipways View all the high-speed sections Find all the marinas and mooring places www.VisuRIS.be And much more! ENVIRONMENT: GOOD FOR NATURE AND NEIGHBOURS There are many ways to dispose No noise or excessively loud music waste water: dump black water Moored or in a lock: engine off, if possible (sewage), oil and bilge water in and certainly have the propeller disengaged one of the environmental stations. Moor only at locations provided for the purpose A waste water tank solves many Avoid annoying wakes problems, however, shore toilets are the preferred option.
WASTE PREVENTION
Sailing on clear sparkling water along reed banks from which suddenly a heron flies up... That is wonderful, isn't it? But plastic around the propeller, drinks bottles and other floating waste at the jetty, that's not what you want. So, store your picnic waste, papers and empty cans until you reach a rubbish disposal container. That will help ensure, that the water and banks will remain enjoyably clean for all.
De Vlaamse Waterweg nv is also working on preventing litter, supporting clean-up operations on its sites and cleaning up litter in the waterway. We can keep the waterways clean together!
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COMMERCIAL SHIPPING AND PLEASURE CRAFT – YES, SAILING TOGETHER IS POSSIBLE!
Small yachts and large cargo ship, together on the waterway and together in one lock... Sometimes, that can be a challenge! Nevertheless, De Vlaamse Waterweg nv is convinced that it can be done in practice. Using good sense, mutual understanding and respect you can sail harmoniously together.
ATTENTION! FOR A PLEASANT IF YOU HAD RECREATIONAL A DRINK, LET VOYAGE SOMEONE SAIL FOR YOU! 1 6 Stay out of the blind spot. The skipper of a cargo ship Pay attention to cargo ships when using locks. cannot see you in the blind spot. A simple rule goes as If freighters and pleasure craft are using locks together, follows: if you cannot see the wheelhouse of the cargo optimal use of space in the lock chamber ensures ship, the skipper is also unable to see you. that it is done safely and smoothly. Always follow the instructions of the operating personnel. - Wait in front of the red light - Keep some distance from a large vessel in the lock - Make your vessel fast with several mooring ropes - Disengage the propeller - Hang sufficient fenders on both sides of your vessel - Help fellow sailors to make fast alongside - Only release your vessel when the signal is green
7 2 You should always cross a shipping channel as quickly You must be able to hear sound signals from other as possible, while leaving sufficient room. Maintain vessels. your course and follow the starboard bank wherever possible.
3 8 Make sure you have a good view on all sides and that you are clearly visible yourself. Use your VHF radio.
4 9 Clearly show your intention when making any changes Kayaking/canoeing is best done during the day. Wear of course or other movements. eye-catching clothing at twilight or during periods of poor visibility, so that you are clearly visible. Small vessels are asked to avoid making wakes in front of canoes and kayaks. 5 Give cargo ships plenty of room. Stay out of the immediate vicinity of commercial shipping, especially 10 during manoeuvres. Do not underestimate the speed of cargo ships. Always take account of the long distance a Consider all other forms of water experience and cargo ship needs to stop. adjust your speed when overtaking or passing.
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HAZARDOUS GOODS
HOW DO YOU RECOGNIZE SHIPS THAT ARE TRANSPORTING HAZARDOUS GOODS?
Ships carrying certain hazardous cargoes must show that with a blue light (night) or a blue cone (day). That is why we call them cone ships.
THERE ARE THREE CATEGORIES OF SHIPS CARRYING HAZARDOUS GOODS:
The more hazardous the cargo they are transporting, the greater the number of blue cones or lights they carry. There are in fact three categories:
1 blue cone: 2 blue cones: 3 blue cones: flammable substances substances harmful to health (toxic explosive substances gasses)
KEEP DISTANCE
If you approach ships with hazardous goods, keep sufficient distance. If you want to take a berth next to a cone ship, you must at least respect the following distances:
10 metres 50 metres 100 metres away from cone ships with away from cone ships with away from cone ships with 1 blue cone 2 blue cones 3 blue cones
‘STAY AWAY’ SIGNAL ‘ ______’
Cone ships that are in danger of losing hazardous goods as a result of an accident or incident must give one short and one long sound as a signal. That sound signal is repeated continuously. What if you hear that signal? Stay as far away as possible from the vessel!
11 DO NOT FORGET YOUR LIFE JACKET!
The risk of ending up in the water unfortunately exists for everyone who sails – be it for recreation or commercial purposes. Falling overboard can lead to certain death if you do not wear a life jacket. Just like when wearing a seat belt in the car, a life jacket or personal floatation device can save your life in perilous situations.
It is best to wear a life jacket in situations like this
On and in locks When sailing at high speed In cases of seasickness When the water temperature is lower than 15 degrees At night During mist With a wind force higher than 4 Beaufort On rough water During risky manoeuvres
LIFE JACKET OR PERSONAL FLOATATION DEVICE?
a life jacket ensures that you stay above water when you are in it and helps you float. They are often used by active water sports enthusiasts.
a personal floatation device is made to save you. The device turns you when you are in the water, always positioning you on your back with your face up. There are solid personal floatation devices and automatic personal floatation devices.
FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE OF A LIFE JACKET OR PERSONAL FLOATATION DEVICE
1 5 Always wear your life jacket (merely having it on board Wear it over your clothing, not underneath! ‘for just in case’ is not enough).
6 2 Get good advice on the right choice of a life jacket This is a good motto 'On board, life jacket on'! or personal floatation device . Relevant factors for that choice include the type of water sports that you practice (and the desired freedom of movement) 3 and on what kind of waters you go, whether the Make sure your life jacket is not too large or small. A life jacket is intended for a child or an adult, the life jacket is a personal item – it is best to write your necessary buoyancy and turning force (i.e. the capacity). name in it. Always think carefully about your choice of a new or second-hand life jacket. Check and do any necessary maintenance on your life jacket regularly! 4 Secure the belt and all fastenings securely. Do not forget the cross belts: they prevent the jacket from slipping over your head when you fall into the water (or when you are pulled back on board).
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GOOD COMMUNICATION FOR MORE SAFETY
FOLLOW THE SHIPPING MESSAGES (Notices to Skippers) on www.VisuRIS.be
DID YOU KNOW THESE FACTS ABOUT THE SHIPPING MESSAGES? It is mandatory to read the shipping notices. The shipping messages override the general traffic regulations and traffic signs. You can consult the shipping messages in a list as well as on a map. You can receive the shipping notices via email (by waterway or by category).
MARINE VHF RADIO
The marine VHF radio (sometimes known as the maritime telephone) is not actually a telephone, but a radio transceiver. Having one on board is mandatory for motor boats from 7 metres upwards. Listen to channel 10 (unless otherwise indicated on the bank or a chart) for easy contact with inland shipping and fellow sailors.
EMERGENCIES
AN EMERGENCY ON THE WATER? In cases of injury, victims or in a case where you suspect there are injured persons or casualties, fire or a sinking vessel: call 112. Contact RIS Vlaanderen on 0800 30 440 (+32 (0) 78 055 440) or make a notification using the VisuRIS app. Use your VHF radio or your Mobile phone to notify the nearest bridge, lock or shore station; the telephone numbers and VHF channels are available on www.VisuRIS.be.
REQUIRED INFORMATION IN CASE OF EMERGENCIES:
Your vessel’s name
Your name
For your personal safety there is The waterway that you are on (and the Municipality) a swimming ban on all navigable The nearest kilometre post or any other waterways in Flanders. visual reference point (e.g. bridge name or a lock) For events such as swimming competitions or triathlons you If necessary, specify the GPS coordinates can apply for a permit at De Indicate the side of the waterway, left or right bank Vlaamse Waterweg nv. The nature of the emergency
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WHERE CAN YOU CANOE, KAYAK, ROW OR USE A STAND-UP PADDLE BOARD?
This is permitted on navigable inland waterways in Flanders, except on: the Gent-Terneuzen canal; the shipping channel on the Lower Tidal Sea Scheldt (The lower section of the Tidal Scheldt, downstream of Burcht); the inner reaches of the waterways such as on the Reien (Reie) in Bruges and the Diversion channel of the Nete in Lier;
You must behave according to the shipping regulations, in particular the following: shipping has priority at all times. It is important that you are always able to respond quickly and adjust your course. De Vlaamse Waterweg nv’s preference is to promote development of soft forms of water recreation on and alongside smaller waterways (CEMT classes I and II) where the conditions are safer for performing this form of recreation, or where the preconditions for recreation can be better met. This brochure contains an overview map showing these waterways. For safety reasons, access to locks on the Flemish waterways is forbidden for all small manually propelled vessels. De Vlaamse Waterweg nv can actually permit access by way of an exception, subject to any conditions it may set. No documents or licenses are required for canoeing, rowing and paddle boarding on Flemish waterways. For your own safety and that of other waterway users, certain features are required on board if you sail on inland waterways. These are listed on the website of the FPS Mobility and Transport.
Using a SUP on Flemish waterways is subject to the following conditions: Using an SUP leash is mandatory For paddle board training sessions with groups of at least 15 participants, life jacket must be worn
More information www.visuris.be/kano
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WHERE CAN I FIND A BERTH?
You can find all the marinas in Flanders at www.aanmeren.be.
WHERE CAN I FIND A TRAILER SLIPWAY?
You will find all the slipways at www.VisuRIS.be/trailerhellingen.
WHERE CAN I FISH?
You may never fish in locks, on top of bridges of navigable waterways, in fish passages and in all places where a temporary or permanent fishing ban is indicated by signage. Fishing in a navigable watercourse is only allowed if you have a valid fishing permit. The Agency for Nature and Forests (Agentschap Natuur en Bos) offers handy angling maps that indicate all important public fishing waters for each province. The angling charts list the species of fish that are regularly caught in each fishing water sector. They are highly recommended for every angler!
For safety reasons, it is forbidden to fish closer MORE INFO AT: WWW.NATUURENBOS.BE/VISSERIJ than 50 metres away from locks and dams.
WHERE CAN I FIND THE TIDE TABLES?
The tide table for Nieuwpoort, Ostend, Blankenberge, Zeebrugge, Vlissingen (Flushing), Prosperpolder, Antwerp and Wintam is available for download at www.vlaamsehydrografie.be.
WHAT IS METAL DETECTION/MAGNET FISHING?
Metal detection in the water is fishing for metal objects with a fishing magnet or digging up metal objects from a dried-out bank or the bed of a waterway. This, however, entails safety risks. There might be old ammunition lying in any stream or watercourse that existed in Flanders during the world wars. As manager of navigable waterways, De Vlaamse Waterweg nv is authorized to permit metal detection on its network. On the advice of the Belgian service for Clearance and Destruction of Explosive Materials (DOVO), De Vlaamse Waterweg nv therefore does not allow metal detection, including magnet fishing, on the Flemish Waterways. More info: www.vlaamsewaterweg.be/oeverrecreatie
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Kanaal Kl. Gent-Oostende OOSTENDE Brugge-Sluis
NIEUWPOORT Afleidingskl. Leie
Durme
Kl. Nieuwpoort- Duinkerke
Lokanaal
Bergenvaart
Kl. Ieper-IJzer Leie
Toeristische
MERELBEKE
Marinas/mooring places
Sailing onwards prohibited
Lock
This is an overview map. You can find detailed information at www.VisuRIS.be and on sailing charts.
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MOL
Durme
LEUVEN
Kanaal naar Charleroi
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MOL LEUVEN
Kanaal naar Charleroi naar Kanaal
Durme This is an overview map. You can find detailed information at can find detailed information This is an overview map. You
MERELBEKE
Leie Toeristische Toeristische
Afleidingskl. Leie
ZEEBRUGGE
Kanaal Brugge-Sluis
Kl. Gent-Oostende
Kl. Ieper-IJzer
OOSTENDE Suitable for or canoe, kayak and SUP kayak or canoe, Suitable for
Lokanaal NIEUWPOORT Duinkerke
Kl. Nieuwpoort- Kl. Bergenvaart You can find the embarkation and disembarkation points points and disembarkation embarkation the can find You at www.vlaamsewaterweg.be/kano. CANOE, KAYAK AND SUP (STAND UP PADDLE BOARD) PADDLE UP (STAND SUP AND KAYAK CANOE,
18 Pleasure Boating on the Flemish waterways www.VisuRIS.be This is an overview map. You can find This is an overview map. You at detailed information and on sailing charts.
MOL LEUVEN
Kanaal naar Charleroi naar Kanaal
Durme
MERELBEKE
Leie Toeristische Toeristische
Afleidingskl. Leie
ZEEBRUGGE
Kanaal Brugge-Sluis
Kl. Gent-Oostende
Kl. Ieper-IJzer
OOSTENDE High-speed and water-skiing water-skiing and High-speed zone Jet ski zone only vessels High-speed
Lokanaal NIEUWPOORT Duinkerke
Kl. Nieuwpoort- Kl. Bergenvaart and skill competitions with pleasure craft are prohibited, unless with written permission from the waterway manager, the waterway manager, unless with written permission from prohibited, craft are competitions with pleasure and skill HIGH-SPEED ZONES ZONES HIGH-SPEED Exclusively in the designated zones, pleasure craft may run at a higher speed than the fixed maximum on the waterway. maximum craft may run at a higher speed than the fixed in the designated zones, pleasure Exclusively craftHigh-speed when the visibility is less than 500 metres. boating is only permitted during the day and prohibited High speed not cause harmful wakes. their speed so that they do must regulate in designated high-speed sections, unless otherwise stipulated. boats is prohibited rowing boating with sail or Recreational Speed that event. which in that case establishes specific rules for
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ZEEBRUGGE
Kl. Gent-Oostende OOSTENDE DAMME
NIEUWPOORT BEERNEM Afleidingskl. Leie
Durme TEMSE
Kl. Nieuwpoort- Duinkerke
Lokanaal
Bergenvaart
Kl. Ieper-IJzer Leie
Toeristische
MERELBEKE
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MOL
Durme
LEUVEN
Kanaal naar Charleroi
This is an overview map. You can find detailed information at www.VisuRIS.be and on sailing charts.
21 HIGH-SPEED SECTIONS YOU CAN ALSO FIND THIS ON VISURIS!
WATERWAY NR RESPONSIBLE ORGANIZATION From Bossuit (the mouth of the Bossuit-Kortrijk Canal) to downstream of the Avel- 1 gem-Escanaffles bridge, covering a distance of 1,300 metres; From 2 km downstream of the Kerkhove lock to 5 km downstream of this lock, cove- 2 ring a distance of 3,000 metres; Upper Scheldt From the Lotharingen bridge in Ename up to 500 metres upstream of the Asper lock, 3 covering a distance of 10 km; From Gavere bridge to 500 metres upstream of weir B4 in Zwijnaarde, covering a 4 distance of 10 km;
5 Between the Bierstal bridge in Lovendegem and the Durme bridge in Merendree; Ghent-Ostend canal Between the turning basin in Aalter and the point where the headland (between the 6 old canal branch and the new canal) connects to the right bank in Beernem;
7 From the Ottergem bridge W21 to road bridge W6/S2 in St. Denijs-Westrem; The By-pass Waterway (Ringvaart) around Ghent 8 Between the Blaarmeers railway bridge S1 and the Bridge in the R4 in Vinderhoute;
Between the downstream end of the quay wall on the right bank in Deinze and the The river Leie diversion canal 9 road bridge in Landegem; The sector running between 1,700 metres upstream and 300 metres upstream of the 10 bridge in Wervik, covering a distance of 1,400 metres; The sector running between the Kortrijk-Harelbeke Ring viaduct and the Kuurne bridge 11 in Harelbeke; River Leie (Belgian part) Zone reserved for 'jet sport' (jet ski). Downstream of the pumping station in Ooigem, 12 covering a distance of 1,250 metres; The sector running between 2,900 metres upstream and 200 metres upstream of the 13 bridge in St. Eloois-Vijve, covering a distance of 2,700 metres; Between the fixed bridge 'Schaapsbrug' in Roeselare-Rumbeke and the turning basin in 14 Izegem; Roeselare-Leie canal 15 Between the Wante bridge in Ingelmunster to 50 metres upstream of the Ooigem lock;
The zone between the bridge in Moen to 200 metres before the Bossuit lock, covering Bossuit-Kortrijk canal 16 a distance of 1,500 metres; The zone between 1,500 m downstream of the Appels-Berlare ferry and 500 m upwards 17 from The Dendermonding, excepting 10-metre zones along the banks (*); From 500 metres downstream from Dender estuary up to the upstream end of the waiting poles upstream of the Wintam entrance channel, excluding the 10-metre 18 zones along the banks and with the exception of the sectors reserved for jet skis, and that applies to the entire width of these sectors; see sectors 20 and 21; Upper-Tidal Sea Scheldt Between 500 metres downstream from the mouth of the Rupel to the Lower Tidal 19 Scheldt, (with exception of the 10-metre zone along the bank), and only if the visibility is more than 2,000 m; Between the channel in Mariekerke and 1,000 metres downstream (along the right 20 bank, zone with width limited to 40 metres); Between 300 metres and 1,300 metres downstream of the ferry jetty in Weert (along 21 the right bank, zone width limited to 40 metres);
Durme 22 Downstream of the bridge in Hamme, except for the 10-metre zones along the banks;
Rupel 23 The entire length, excepting the 10-metre zones along the banks;
Downstream of the motorway bridge in Walem, except for the 10-metre zones along The Lower-Nete 24 the banks; From 200 meters upstream of the lift bridge that gives access to the dock up to 200 Dock in Vilvoorde 25 meters from the end of the dock; From 900 meters downstream of the bridge in Vilvoorde to the Verbrande Bridge; 26 From the junction with the branch to Klein-Willebroek up to the junction of the old Brussels-Scheldt Sea Canal and new branch (Hellegat);
27 Along the quay at Meysmans (900 metres downstream of the bridge in Vilvoorde).
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a. Between the bridge in Vroenhoven and the connecting basin in Briegden, including the entire basin; 28 b. The basin in Briegden;
Between the bridge in Zutendaal and the imaginary line, running through the up- 29 stream ends of the mooring posts, the jetty at the Genk lock and the bridge over the access channel to the port in Genk a. Between the entrance to the dock in Hasselt and the downstream end of the dock in Tessenderlo, excluding the side docks; 30 b. Between the dock in Lummen and the dock in Beringen; Albert Canal
a. Between the bridge in Eindhout to 1,000 metres upstream of the Olen lock;
31 b. Between the bridge in Eindhout to 690 metres upstream of the Geel-Stelen bridge;
c. From 640 metres downstream of the Olen-Hoogbuul bridge and up to 1,000 metres upstream of the Olen lock; a. From 700 metres downstream of the railway bridge in Herentals-West to the bridge in Oelegem-Broechem; 32 b. Between the bridge in Massenhoven and the bridge in Oelegem-Broechem;
Between the upstream end of the basin in Lanklaar and the downstream junction with 33 the axis of the old branch in Lanklaar; Between the turning basin in Neeroeteren called the 'de tonnen' and the downstream 34 end of the island in Neeroeteren-Berg; Zuid-Willemsvaart Between the downstream end of the basin in Bree and up to 500m downstream from 35 the basin called ‘‘Haven van Beek’’;
From 13:00 you. until 19:00 on all Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays and during 36 the entire month of July; between the downstream connection with the axis of the old arm in Lanklaar and the turning basin in Neeroeteren, called ‘de tonnen’ (‘the barrels’);
Bocholt-Herentals canal 37 Between the bridge in Geel-ten-Aart and the underground section at Seggenloop;
Between the point located 60 meters south of the basin in Dessel and bridge 3 in Mol- Dessel-Kwaadmechelen canal 38 Rauw; Gemeenschappelijke Maas (The Com- From 100 meters downstream of the bicycle and pedestrian ferry to Ophoven up to 39 mon Maas) 500 meters upstream of the access channel to marina De Spanjaard in Ophoven.
For safety reasons, the waterway manager advises, when sailing at great speed in the high-speed sections mentioned above, that you should wear a life jacket and to take a position on your vessel as provided for by the manufacturer. In zones 1-27, the maximum allowed speed is 60 km/h. Outside of the designated sectors, the maximum permitted speed of 20 km/h applies/ That speed limit is reduced if a lower maximum speed for the waterway in question is established in the special regulations. When passing a sailing, discharging or moored ship, the speed limit reduces to 10 km/h. Water scooters (seated models) are allowed to run in all high-speed sections, provided there is compliance with the rules laid down in art. 6.35 (paragraphs 1, 2 and 6) of the General Police Regulations for Shipping on Inland Waterways (‘Algemeen Politiereglement voor de Scheepvaart op de Binnenwateren’ – APSB). You must be able to guarantee stability at low speed and when stopped, and you must maintain a more or less rectilinear course. Water scooters (standing models) are only allowed to run at high speed in the high speed sections designated for operating water scooters (‘varen met waterscooters’) in accordance with art. 6.35 and art 6.35/1 of the APSB. Ordinary motor boats are allowed to sail at high speed in both the zones marked ‘sailing at high speeds’ and ‘water ski and analogue activities’, but not in the sections marked ‘sailing with water scooters’, in accordance with art. 6.35 and art 6.35/1 of the APSB. The necessary signage is in place to demarcate the zones in question. Irrespective of Article 6.35, paragraph 7 and 6.35/1, paragraph 4 of the APSB, in the zones 10 meters along the banks of sections 17, 18, 19, 22, 23 and 24, recreational water activities with manually propelled vessels (e.g. canoes and kayaks) is allowed. Crossing the shipping lane must be as perpendicular to the bank as possible and in accordance with the prevailing priority rules in the General General Police Regulations for Shipping on Inland Waterways Towing tyres, banana boats and other attributes that are attached to the towing vessel and of which the towed vessel(s) has (or have) no control over its manoeuvrability is prohibited on the entire network of waterways controlled by De Vlaamse Waterweg nv For safety reasons, access to locks on Flemish waterways is forbidden for all small manually propelled vessels and water scooters.
23 OPERATING TIMES OF ENGINEERING STRUCTURES (LOCKS, BRIDGES, ETC.) STANDARD OPERATING SCHEDULE
MONDAY TUESDAY TO FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY SCHEDULE PERIOD FROM TO FROM TO FROM TO FROM TO A All year 0.00 24.00 0.00 24.00 0.00 24.00 0.00 24.00 B All year 6.00 24.00 0.00 24.00 0.00 18.00 - - B* All year 6.00 24.00 0.00 24.00 0.00 18.00 10.00 18.00 C All year 6.00 22.00 6.00 22.00 6.00 22.00 - - C* All year 6.00 22.00 6.00 22.00 6.00 18.00 - - D All year 6.00 19.30 6.00 19.30 6.00 19.30 - - 16/3-30/09 7.00 19.00 7.00 19.00 7.00 17.00 E - - 1/10-15/03 8.00 18.00 8.00 18.00 8.00 17.00 E* All year 7.00 19.00 7.00 19.00 7.00 19.00 - - F individual modified timetable (see below)
GENERAL APPLICABLE RULES The following applies to all schedules except schedule A (unless otherwise specified): On the 26th of December and the 2nd of January operation starts at 09:00 at the earliest, unless otherwise stated. On the eve of Easter, 24 December and 31 December, operation ceases no later than 18:00. There is no service on public holidays (1 January, Easter Monday, 1 May, Ascension Day, Whit Monday, 21 July). 15 August, 1 November, 11 November and 25 December) unless otherwise stated.
All engineering structures are operated by De Vlaamse Waterweg nv A vessel requiring service that arrives at an engineering structure unless otherwise stated. In this brochure we offer you an before the closing time will still be handled, under the proviso overview of the operating times of engineering structures in that all the following conditions are met: Flanders. However, changes can always occur. The vessel is less than 500 meters from the We therefore recommend that you consult the operating engineering structure. schedules for each individual engineering structure at www. The vessel is on the side of the lock where vessels are being VisuRIS.be , for the most up-to-date operating times. accepted for lockage. In case of emergency/crisis situations: RIS (7 days a week - There is still room available in the chamber for the vessel 24 hours a day) - 0800 30 440 (free) or +32 (0) 78 055 440. in question.
1. THE RIVER LEIE DIVERSION CANAL
SCHIPDONK LOCK
SCHEDULE: E* (p. 24.) ADDITIONAL OPERATION TIMES OR RESTRICTIONS: Sundays and public holidays: from the last Sunday in April to 30 September, 10:00-18:00 EXCEPTIONS: Mobile team
THE RIVER LEIE DIVERSION CANAL ENGINEERING STRUCTURE VHF CHANNEL TELEPHONE NUMBER Schipdonk lock 20 +32 477 67 51 52
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2. ALBERT CANAL
2.1 ALBERT CANAL
SCHEDULE: A (p. 24)
2.2 THE BRIDGES ON THE MERKSEM DOCKS
SCHEDULE: C (p. 24)
ALBERT CANAL ENGINEERING STRUCTURE VHF CHANNEL TELEPHONE NUMBER The Merksem Big Dock and Small Dock 80 +32 (0)3 646 88 77 Wijnegem lock 80 +32 (0)11 24 40 10 Olen lock 20 +32 (0)11 24 40 20 Kwaadmechelen lock 20 +32 (0)11 24 40 30 Hasselt lock 20 +32 (0)11 24 40 40 Diepenbeek lock 18 +32 (0)11 24 40 50 Genk lock 80 +32 (0)11 24 40 60
25 3. LOWER-DIJLE
MECHELEN LOWER LOCK
SCHEDULE: C (p. 24) ADDITIONAL OPERATION TIMES OR RESTRICTIONS: Monday - Saturday: 06:00-22:00, and only from 3.5 hours before to 3.5 hours after high water Sunday and public holidays: last Sunday in April to 30 September; 10:00-18:00; from 3.5 hours before to 3.5 hours after high water
LOWER-DIJLE ENGINEERING STRUCTURE VHF CHANNEL TELEPHONE NUMBER +32 (0)15 20 22 56 Mechelen lower lock 20 +32 (0)476 91 48 21
4. BOUDEWIJN CANAL
CONNECTION LOCK AND ASSOCIATED BRIDGES
SCHEDULE: C* (p. 24) ADDITIONAL OPERATION TIMES OR RESTRICTIONS: The following regular public holidays, when they do not fall on a Sunday, are operated according to the normal schedule: Easter Monday, 1 May, Ascension Day, Whit Monday, 21 July, 15 August, 1 November and 11 November. No operation of the Boudewijn bridge: Monday-Friday: 07:50-08:20, 11:55-12:25, 17:00-17:30 Sundays and public holidays: from the last Sunday in April to 30 September, 10:00-18:00
BOUDEWIJN CANAL ENGINEERING STRUCTURE VHF CHANNEL TELEPHONE NUMBER Connection lock and associated bridges 68 +32 (0)491 35 10 68
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5. UPPER SCHELDT
LOCK IN ASPER AND THE LOCK IN OUDENAARDE, LIFT BRIDGE IN OUDENAARDE AND THE LOCK IN KERKHOVE
SCHEDULE: B* (p. 24) ADDITIONAL OPERATION TIMES OR RESTRICTIONS: The following regular public holidays, when they do not fall on a Sunday, are operated according to the normal schedule: Easter Monday, 1 May, Ascension Day, Whit Monday, 21 July, 15 August, 1 November and 11 November. No operation of the bridge in Oudenaarde: school days: 08:15-08:30 Wednesday: 12:15-12:30 This measure does not apply if there is considerable flow (80 m3/sec or more) in the Upper Scheldt, measured at Helkijn. EXCEPTIONS: Oudenaarde lift bridge: Remote control
UPPER SCHELDT ENGINEERING VHF CHANNEL TELEPHONE NUMBER STRUCTURE Asper lock 20 +32 (0)9 384 18 18 Oudenaarde lock 20 +32 (0)55 31 19 02 Oudenaarde lift bridge 20 +32 (0)55 31 19 02 Kerkhove lock 20 +32 (0)55 38 80 12
27 6. THE DENDER
6.1 DOWNSTREAM OF THE BRIDGE IN EREMBODEGEM (INCLUDED)
SCHEDULE C* (p. 24) ADDITIONAL OPERATION TIMES OR RESTRICTIONS: Operation on Sundays: The tidal lock in Dendermonde: 06:00- 18:00 The Denderbelle lock: 10:00-18:00 Sundays and public holidays: from the last Sunday in April to 30 September, 10:00-18:00 No operation of the Zwartehoek, Sint-Anna and Zeeberg bridges (except on school holidays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays): 08:00-08:30, 12:00-12:30, 15:45-16:30 From 1 October until the penultimate Sunday in April: Sunday operation of the Zwartehoek bridge and the Sint Anna bridge: only on request between 10:00-16:00 Requests must be submitted before 12:00 on Sunday to RIS (0800 30 440 (free) or +32(0)78 055 440). The applicant is liable for the cost of the exceptional service.
6.2 UPSTREAM OF THE BRIDGE IN EREMBODEGEM
SCHEDULE E* (p. 24) ADDITIONAL OPERATION TIMES OR RESTRICTIONS: Sundays and public holidays: from the last Sunday in April to 30 September, 10:00-18:00 From 1 October until the penultimate Sunday in April: subject to application: at least 24 hours in advance, and during normal operating hours.
THE RIVER DENDER (FLEMISH PART) TELEPHONE ENGINEERING STRUCTURE VHF CHANNEL NUMBER Dendermonde lock 20 +32 (0)52 21 16 42 Denderbelle lock: 20 +32 (0)52 41 40 67 Aalst lock 20 +32 (0)53 21 49 94 Teralfene lock 18 +32 (0)478 78 99 44 Denderleeuw lock 18 +32 (0)478 78 99 44 Pollare lock and the movable bridges 18 +32 (0)478 78 99 43 on the Ninove through passage Idegem lock and Zandbergen bridge 18 +32 (0)477 58 18 06 Pollare lock and the movable bridges 18 +32 (0)476 20 95 86 on the Ninove through passage Movable bridges on the Aalst through passage and in 20 +32 (0)476 20 95 88 Erembodegem
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7. GHENT THROUGH PASSAGE: Upper Scheldt Visserijvaart-Leie
7.1 BRUSSELSEPOORT LOCK AND 7.4 E3 LOCK LOUSBERG BRIDGE SCHEDULE: C* (p. 24) SCHEDULE: E* (p. 24) OPERATING TIMES: ADDITIONAL OPERATION TIMES OR RESTRICTIONS: In normal circumstances: always open. Sundays and public holidays: from the last Sunday in April to If closed (e.g. due to flooding): operation on request: 30 September, 10:00-18:00 Operation on Sundays: 06:00- 18:00 EXCEPTIONS: EXCEPTIONS: Mobile team Mobile team The clearance height of the Lousberg bridge in the closed position is 3.10 m, at normal water level.
7.2 SINT-JORIS LOCK IN GHENT GHENT THROUGH PASSAGE: ENGINEERING SCHEDULE: E* (p. 24) VHF CHANNEL TELEPHONE NUMBER STRUCTURE ADDITIONAL OPERATION TIMES OR RESTRICTIONS: Brusselsepoort lock - Lousberg bridge - Sundays and public holidays: from the last Sunday in April to / +32 (0)477 58 18 04 Sint-Joris lock - Scaldis 30 September, 10:00-18:00 lock, mobile team EXCEPTIONS: E3 lock / +32 (0)9 230 94 77 Mobile team
7.3 SCALDIS LOCK
SCHEDULE: E* (p. 24) ADDITIONAL OPERATION TIMES OR RESTRICTIONS: Sundays and public holidays: from the last Sunday in April to 30 September, 10:00-18:00 EXCEPTIONS: Mobile team
MONDAY-SATURDAY (INCLUSIVE) Lousberg Bridge & 07:00-09:30 13:00-14:00 17:00-18:30 Brusselssepoort lock Scaldis lock 10:30 11:30 14:30 15:30 St-Joris lock 11:00 12:00 15:00 16:00
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS Lousberg Bridge & 10:00-11:00 13:00-14:00 16:00-17:30 Brusselssepoort lock Scaldis lock 11:30 14:30 St-Joris lock 12:00 15:00
29 8. DURME
MOVABLE ROAD BRIDGE IN HAMME (THE MIRABRUG)
SCHEDULE: F (p. 24) OPERATING TIMES: On request: Monday-Saturday: 07:00-20:00 EXCEPTIONS: On request at least 24 hours in advance, and during the operating hours
DURME ENGINEERING STRUCTURE VHF CHANNEL TELEPHONE NUMBER Movable road bridge in Hamme (Mirabrug) / +32 (0)52 33 89 80
9. RIVER IJZER
9.1 STAVELE BRIDGE, ELZENDAMME BRIDGE 9.3 TERVAT BRIDGE
SCHEDULE: E* (p. 24) SCHEDULE: A (p. 24) OPERATING TIMES: EXCEPTIONS: Operation on Sundays and public holidays: from the last Remote control Sunday in April to 30 September, 09:00-18:00 EXCEPTIONS: Mobile team
9.2 KNOKKE BRIDGE
SCHEDULE: E* (p. 24) ADDITIONAL OPERATION TIMES OR RESTRICTIONS: Sundays and public holidays: from the last Sunday in April to 30 September, 09:00-18:00 EXCEPTIONS: Mobile team
IJZER (YZER) STATION LOCATION VHF CHANNEL TELEPHONE NUMBER Stavele bridge, 20 +32 (0)58 28 80 72 Elzendamm bridge Tervat bridge 18/20 +32 (0)58 23 30 50 Knokke bridge 18 +32 (0)57 42 21 65
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10. BOCHOLT-HERENTALS CANAL
SCHEDULE: C (p. 24) ADDITIONAL OPERATION TIMES OR RESTRICTIONS:
MONDAY-FRIDAY: SATURDAY SUNDAYS AND PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 24/04 – 30/09 06:00 – 22:00 07:00 – 15:00 10:00 – 18:00 01/10 – 23/04 06:00 – 22:00 07:00 – 15:00 No operation
EXCEPTIONS: Lock 4 and 5 in Dessel, lock 6 in Mol, lock 7 in Geel, lock 8 and 9 in Geel: mobile teams
BOCHOLT-HERENTALS CANAL ENGINEERING STRUCTURE VHF CHANNEL TELEPHONE NUMBER Lock 1 Lommel 20 +32 (0)11 54 40 88 Lock 2 Mol +32 (0)14 81 60 04 Lock 3 Mol 18 +32 (0)14 81 60 14 Lock 4 Dessel 80 +32 (0)495 91 75 25 Lock 5 Dessel +32 (0)495 91 75 25 Lock 6 Mol +32 (0)491 15 15 19 Lock 7 Geel +32 (0)491 15 15 19 Lock 8 Geel +32 (0)473 48 04 92 Lock 9 Geel +32 (0)473 48 04 92 Lock 10 Herentals 80 +32 (0)14 22 52 25
31 11. BOSSUIT-KORTRIJK CANAL
11.1 BOSSUIT LOCK, MOEN LOCK, ZWEVEGEM LOCK
SCHEDULE: B (p. 24) ADDITIONAL OPERATION TIMES OR RESTRICTIONS: Bossuit lock: operation for pleasure craft: Monday-Friday: at 09:00, 12:00, 14:00, 17:00, 20:00 and 21:45 Saturday: at 10:00, 12:00, 14:00 and 17:00 Recreational craft can always use locks in combination with commercial shipping, outside these fixed times. On subsequent public holidays that do not fall on a Sunday, operation runs according to the normal hours: Easter Monday, 1 May, Ascension Day, Whit Monday, 21 July, 15 August, 1 November and 11 November. EXCEPTIONS: Moen lock: Mobile team Zwevegem lock Remote control
11.2 LOCKS 9, 10 AND 11 IN KORTRIJK
SCHEDULE: F (p. 24) OPERATING TIMES: Monday-Saturday: 06:00- 18:00 ADDITIONAL OPERATION TIMES OR RESTRICTIONS: For pleasure cruising: sailing in convoy The available operating times of the different locks are shown in the table below.
OPERATION HOURS OF LOCKS FOR RECREATIONAL TRAFFIC In the direction In the direction In the direction In the direction In the direction In the direction of Bossuit of Kortrijk (Leie) of Bossuit of Kortrijk (Leie) of Bossuit of Kortrijk (Leie) Lock 11 07:30 10:00 10:30 13:30 14:00 17:00 Lock 10 08:00 09:30 11:00 13:00 14:30 16:30 Lock 9 08:30 09:00 11:30 12:30 15:00 16:00
The following regular public holidays, when they do not fall on a Sunday, are operated according to the normal schedule: Easter Monday, 1 May, Ascension Day, Whit Monday, 21 July, 15 August, 1 November and 11 November. EXCEPTIONS: Mobile team
BOSSUIT-KORTRIJK CANAL ENGINEERING STRUCTURE VHF CHANNEL TELEPHONE NUMBER Bossuit Lock 20 +32 (0)56 45 51 31 Moen lock: 20 +32 (0)56 45 51 31 Zwevegem lock 20 +32 (0)56 45 51 31 Locks 9-10-11 in Kortrijk 20 +32 (0)478 96 26 03
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12. BRIEGDEN-NEERHAREN CANAL
SCHEDULE: C (p. 24) ADDITIONAL OPERATION TIMES OR RESTRICTIONS:
MONDAY-FRIDAY: SATURDAY SUNDAYS AND PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 24 Apr-30 Sept 06:00-22:00 07:00-15:00 10:00-18:00 01 Oct–23 Mar 06:00-22:00 07:00-15:00 No operation
EXCEPTIONS: Mobile team
BRIEGDEN-NEERHAREN CANAL ENGINEERING STRUCTURE VHF CHANNEL TELEPHONE NUMBER Lanaken lock 18 +32 (0)492 13 07 27
13. DESSEL-TURNHOUT-SCHOTEN CANAL
SCHEDULE: F (p. 24) OPERATING TIMES:
MONDAY-FRIDAY: SATURDAY SUNDAYS AND PUBLIC HOLIDAYS Dessel section-lock 2 Brecht: 06:00-20:00 Lock 2 section Brecht (included)- 07:00-15:00 No operation lock 10 in Schoten: 07:00-18:00
ADDITIONAL OPERATION TIMES OR RESTRICTIONS: From the last Sunday of April to the last Sunday of September, convoy sailing is organized in consultation with the clubs.
EXCEPTIONS: Engineering structures from lock 2 in Brecht to lock 10 in Schoten: mobile teams. From bridge 1 in Turnhout to bridge 11 in Brecht: centralized operation from the Rijkevorsel operations Centre The operation of these engineering structures occur as soon as a vessel presents itself at the first facility, both for upstream and downstream traffic. Outside of regular school holidays, drawbridge 4 in St.-Job-in-'t-Goor is not served for pleasure craft from Monday to Friday from 07:00 to 08:30 and from 16:00 to 18:00.
33 DESSEL-TURNHOUT-SCHOTEN CANAL ENGINEERING STRUCTURE VHF CHANNEL TELEPHONE NUMBER Sluis 1 Rijkevorsel (Operations Centre) +32 (0)11 24 40 01
Lock 2 & 3 Brecht +32 (0)496 57 85 01
Lock 4 & 5 St.-Job-in-'t-Goor +32 (0)496 57 85 02
Lock 6 & 7 Schoten +32 (0)496 57 85 68
Lock 8 Schoten +32 (0)496 57 85 03 Lock 9 & 10 Schoten +32 (0)496 57 85 04
Lift bridge 6 Arendonk Oost +32 (0)14 55 85 42 Lift bridge 6 Arendonk West +32 (0)14 55 85 42 Lift bridge 1 Turnhout Lift bridge 2 Turnhout
Lift bridge 4 Beerse 20 Lift bridge 5 Beerse Lift bridge 6 Beerse Lift bridge Rijkevorsel lock 1 +32 (0)14 37 91 55 Lift bridge 7 Rijkevorsel Lift bridge 2 Retie Lift bridge 8 Rijkevorsel Lift bridge 9 St. Lenaarts Lift bridge 10 St. Lenaarts Lift bridge 11 Brecht Lift bridge, cycle bridge, lock 3 Brecht: +32 (0)496 57 85 01 Lift bridge, lock 4, St.-Job-in-'t-Goor +32 (0)496 57 85 02 Lift bridge, lock 5, St.-Job-in-'t-Goor +32 (0)496 57 85 68 Lift bridge 12 & 13 Schoten +32 (0)496 57 85 03
Lift bridge 14 Schoten +32 (0)496 57 85 04
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14. GHENT-OSTEND CANAL
14.1 DAMMEPOORT LOCK AND MOVABLE BRIDGES
SCHEDULE: C* (p. 24) ADDITIONAL OPERATION TIMES OR RESTRICTIONS: Sundays and public holidays: from the last Sunday in April to 30 September, 10:00-18:00 The following regular public holidays, when they do not fall on a Sunday, are operated according to the normal schedule: Easter Monday, 1 May, Ascension Day, Whit Monday, 21 July, 15 August, 1 November and 11 November. On the Bruges through passage, no operation of the Steenbrugge bridge, Katelijnepoort bridge, Gentpoort bridge, both Kruispoort bridges, Dammepoort lock and associated bridges, Warande bridge, Krakele bridge, Scheepsdale bridge and Boudewijn bridge: Monday-Friday: 07:30-08:30, 16:30-17:30 Wednesday: 11:50-12:30 (except from 01 July to 31 August) With the exception of the Warande Bridge: during the first ten minutes after the passage of a ship No operation of Moerbrugge bridge: Monday-Friday: 07.30-08.30 Not operated at the simultaneously: Katelijnepoort bridge and Gentpoort bridge Warande Bridge and Krakele bridge
Specific restrictions for pleasure craft: The engineering structures on the Bruges through passage, the Katelijnepoort bridge, the Gentpoort bridge, the two Kruispoort bridges, the Dammepoort lock and associated bridges, the Warande bridge, the Krakelebrug, the Scheepsdalebrug and the Boudewijn bridge are not operated for pleasure craft alone from Monday to Friday. The pleasure craft should then wait until the facility is operated for commercial shipping, except when: no ship will reach the Moerbrugge bridge or Nieuwege bridge within 2 hours; or when the previous operation occurred at least 2 hours earlier; In addition, priority attention will be given to ensuring that there are no regular route buses in the immediate vicinity of the bridge concerned.
35 Additional specific operations and guidelines for recreational craft (with the exception of shut-off times for commercial shipping): A. From Ghent in the direction of Bruges: Maximum waiting time of 1 hour at Moerbrugge bridge Then convoy (grouped) passage through to Steenbrugge bridge
B. From the Flandria marina (Bruges) towards the coast: Operation for convoys at 09:00 at the Gentpoort bridge and then sailing in convoy towards the coast (Ostend). For those who have to wait there is a waiting dock at the Katelijnepoort bridge.
C. From the coast towards Bruges: No limitation of passage to Nieuwegee bridge. Grouped operation 14:00 at the Scheepsdale bridge and then sailing in convoy towards Bruges.
D. From Bruges towards Ghent: Grouped operation 09:30 at the Gentpoort bridge and then sailing in convoy towards Ghent.
Large groups of pleasure craft (more than 6 boats) always have free passage without waiting times (subject to the aforementioned shut-of times). Recreational boaters are requested to leave as close together as they can, and to reach the bridges as tightly grouped as possible.
EXCEPTIONS: Moerbrugge bridge, Steenbrugge bridge, Katelijnepoort bridge, Gentpoort bridge, both Kruispoort bridges, Warande bridge, Krakele bridge and Scheepsdale bridge: remote control
14.2 NIEUWEGE BRIDGE – STALHILLE BRIDGE – NEW LARGE PLASSENDALE BRIDGE – PLASSENDALEJAAGBRUG
SCHEDULE: A (p. 24) EXCEPTIONS: Nieuwege bridge, Stalhille bridge and Nieuwe grote Plassendale bridge: remote control
14.3 DOCK LOCK + ASSOCIATED BRIDGES
ADMINISTRATOR: Department of Maritime Access
GHENT-OSTEND CANAL ENGINEERING STRUCTURE VHF CHANNEL TELEPHONE NUMBER Plassendale Operations Centre: Nieuwege Bridge, 20 +32 (0)59 26 60 62 Stalhille Bridge, Plassendale bridge Kruispoort operations centre: Moerbrugge bridge; Steenbrugge bridge; Katelijnepoort bridge; Gentpoort bridge; 18 +32 (0)50 35 35 59 2 Kruispoort bridges; Warande Bridge; Krakelebrug; Scheepsdale bridge Dammepoort lock and associated bridges 18 +32 (0)50 33 17 48 Demey lock + Dock lock + associated bridges 22 +32 (0)59 340 729
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15. THE GHENT-TERNEUZEN CANAL
15.1 ZELZATE BRIDGE
ADMINISTRATOR: The Agency for Maritime Services and Coast, Shipping Management Department www.scheepvaartbegeleiding.be www.zelzatebrug.be EXCEPTIONS: There are no planned bridge openings for shipping traffic: on all working days from 07:40 to 08:00 and from 16:40 to 17:00. If the visibility is less than 250 meters When there are wind gusts of Force 9 (Beaufort) or harder, in a south, south west or westerly direction
THE GHENT-TERNEUZEN CANAL ENGINEERING STRUCTURE VHF CHANNEL TELEPHONE NUMBER Zelzate bridge 11 +32 (0)9 358 51 60 (24/7)
15.2 MEULESTEDE BRIDGE
SCHEDULE: C* (p. 24) ADDITIONAL OPERATION TIMES OR RESTRICTIONS: Operation on request: Monday-Friday: 07:00- 22:00 Saturday: 07:00- 17:00 No service on weekdays 07:30-08.30 and 13:45-14:15 The following regular public holidays, when they do not fall on a Sunday, are operated according to the normal schedule: Easter Monday, 1 May, Ascension Day, Whit Monday, 21 July, 15 August, 1 November and 11 November. EXCEPTIONS: Mobile team. Operation on request (requests can be made from 06:00). De Meulestede bridge is usually out of service on Sundays. Skippers who still require operation of the bridge on a Sunday must submit their request to RIS Evergem (0800 30 440 (free) or +32(0)78 055 440) before 12:00 on Sunday. Operation on Sunday is only available between 10:00 and 17:00. The applicant is liable for the cost of the exceptional service. The clearance height with the bridge in the closed position is 5.20 metres at normal water level.
15.3 WIEDAUWKAAI RAILWAY BRIDGE
ADMINISTRATOR: Infrabel The Wiedauwkaai railway bridge is operated by Infrabel nv, Service building Blok 6 Gent, Koningin Fabiolalaan 152, 9000 Gent (+32 (0)9 241 31 24 [email protected]).
37 15.4 TOLHUIS LOCK/MUIDE BRIDGE
SCHEDULE: E* (p. 24) ADDITIONAL OPERATION TIMES OR RESTRICTIONS: No operation of the Muide bridge: 08:00-08:30, 12:15-12:45 EXCEPTIONS: Mobile team The clearance height of the bridge in the closed position is 4.20 metres at normal water level.
15.5 BATAVIA BRIDGE IN GHENT
SCHEDULE: E* (p. 24) OPERATING TIMES: Monday - Saturday: 07:00- 19:00 Outside operating hours: the bridge is in open position (vertical clearance 4.50 m with normal water level) EXCEPTIONS: Mobile team
THE GHENT-TERNEUZEN CANAL (BELGIAN SECTION) ENGINEERING STRUCTURE VHF CHANNEL TELEPHONE NUMBER Tolhuis lock in Ghent 20 +32 (0)9 225 33 37 Muide bridge 20 +32 (0)9 225 33 37 Meulestede bridge 20 +32 (0)9 230 94 77 Zelzate bridge with call sign Uitkijk 11 +32 (0)9 358 51 60 Zelzate Wiedauwkaai railway bridge* / +32 (0)9 241 31 24 Batavia bridge 20 +32 (0)9 225 33 37
16. IEPER-IJZER CANAL
LOCK IN BOEZINGE-SAS AND THE LOCK IN IN BOEZINGE-VILLAGE
SCHEDULE: E* (p. 24) ADDITIONAL OPERATION TIMES OR RESTRICTIONS: Operation on Sundays and public holidays: from the last Sunday in April to 30 September, 09:00-18:00 EXCEPTIONS: Mobile team
IEPER-IJZER CANAL ENGINEERING STRUCTURE VHF CHANNEL TELEPHONE NUMBER Boezinge-Village/ 18 +32 (0)57 42 21 65 Boezinge-Sas
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17. LEUVEN-DIJLE CANAL
17.1 ZENNEGAT LOCK
SCHEDULE: F (p. 24) OPERATING TIMES: Monday-Friday: 05:00-23:00, between 4 hours before and 4 hours after high water on Saturday: 07:00-19:00, between 4 hours before and 4 hours after high water Sundays and public holidays From 30 September until the penultimate Sunday in April: 07:00-13:00, between 4 hours before and 4 hours after high water last Sunday in April to 30 September: 10:00-18:00, between 4 hours before and 4 hours after high water
17.2 BRIDGES AND OTHER LOCKS
SCHEDULE: F (p. 24) OPERATING TIMES: Monday-Friday: 06:00-22:00 Saturday: 08:00-18:00 Sundays and public holidays: from the last Sunday in April to 30 September, 10:00-18:00
LEUVEN-DIJLE CANAL ENGINEERING STRUCTURE VHF CHANNEL TELEPHONE NUMBER Zennegat lock 20 +32 (0)15 27 12 57 +32 (0)16 44 17 25 Kampenhout Operations Centre 20 +32 (0)16 44 17 24
EXCEPTIONS: Remote control (except Zennegat lock)
18. CANAL TO BEVERLO
SCHEDULE: C (p. 24) ADDITIONAL OPERATION TIMES OR RESTRICTIONS:
MONDAY-FRIDAY: SATURDAY SUNDAYS AND PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 1 Apr-30 Sept 06:00-22:00 06:00-22:00 06:00-22:00 01 Oct-31 Mar 08:00-17:00 08:00-17:00 08:00-17:00
CANAL TO BEVERLO ENGINEERING STRUCTURE VHF CHANNEL TELEPHONE NUMBER Lift bridge Nyrstar Balen +32 (0)14 44 95 03
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SCHEDULE: C* (p. 24) ADDITIONAL OPERATION TIMES OR RESTRICTIONS: Sundays and public holidays: from the last Sunday in April to 30 September, 10:00-18:00
CANAL TO CHARLEROI ENGINEERING STRUCTURE VHF CHANNEL TELEPHONE NUMBER Lembeek- lock 6 20 Halle- lock 7 20 +32 (0) 2 361 02 27 (Lembeek Operations Centre) Lot- Lock 8 20 Ruisbroek (St.-Pieters-Leeuw) lock 9 20
EXCEPTIONS: Remote control
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20. NIEUWPOORT-DUNKIRK CANAL
20.1 NIEUWPOORT LOCK WITH 20.2 FLORIZOONE BRIDGE THE ASSOCIATED BRIDGES (AT THE WULPEN BRIDGE)
SCHEDULE: E* (p. 24) SCHEDULE: A (p. 24) ADDITIONAL OPERATION TIMES OR RESTRICTIONS: EXCEPTIONS: Sundays and public holidays: from the last Sunday in April to 30 Remote control September, 09:00-18:00 EXCEPTIONS: 20.3 VEURNE LOCK WITH Nieuwpoort bridge Ieper (Ypres) bridge: remote control ACCOMPANYING BRIDGE
SCHEDULE: A (p. 24)
NIEUWPOORT-DUNKIRK CANAL ENGINEERING STRUCTURE VHF CHANNEL TELEPHONE NUMBER Veurne lock 20 +32 (0)58 23 30 50 Nieuwpoort lock 20 +32 (0)58 31 10 04 Nieuwpoort bridge 20 +32 (0)58 31 10 04 Ieper bridge 20 +32 (0)58 31 10 04 Florizoone bridge 20 +32 (0)58 23 30 50
21. PLASSENDALE-NIEUWPOORT CANAL
21.1 MOVABLE BRIDGES
SCHEDULE: A (p. 24) ADDITIONAL OPERATION TIMES OR RESTRICTIONS: For recreational vessels: Between the Small Plassendale bridge and the Rattevalle bridge: in convoy, 07:00- 20:00. The departure times are shown in the table below.
Departure from the Rattevalle bridge 07:00 09:00 11:00 13:00 15:00 17:00 19:00 sailing towards Plassendale
Departure from the Small Plassendale 08:00 10:00 12:00 14:00 16:00 18:00 20:00 bridge towards Nieuwpoort
Before 06:00 and after 20:00 you will be served on request by making a call. If you decide to moor between two bridges and interrupt the passage between the Small Plassendale bridge and the Rattevalle bridge, please report that in advance on +32 (0) 59 26 60 62 or on VHF channel 20. When you wish to resume the voyage to Plassendale or Nieuwpoort please report that to the control centre in Plassendale. In order to make it possible to operate the bridges smoothly, you will be asked to continue sailing in a convoy, maintaining a tight group during the entire route.
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21.2 PLASSENDALE LOCK
SCHEDULE: A (p. 24)
21.3 SINT-JORIS LOCK
SCHEDULE: A (p. 24) EXCEPTIONS: Mobile team from the Graven lock Nieuwpoort: at night (19:00-07:00) on Sunday from 1 October until the penultimate Sunday in April
21.4 GRAVEN LOCK WITH ACCOMPANYING BRIDGE
SCHEDULE: A (p. 24) EXCEPTIONS: Remote control
PLASSENDALE-NIEUWPOORT CANAL ENGINEERING STRUCTURE VHF CHANNEL TELEPHONE NUMBER Movable bridges 20 +32 (0)59 26 60 62 Plassendale lock 20 +32 (0)59 26 60 62 Graven lock, Nieuwpoort 20 +32 (0)58 23 30 50 Sint-Joris lock 20 +32 (0)58 23 52 76
22. ROESELARE CANAL -LEIE
OOIGEM LOCK
SCHEDULE: B* (p. 24) ADDITIONAL OPERATION TIMES OR RESTRICTIONS: Operation for pleasure craft: Monday-Friday: 09:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00 and 21:00 – Saturday and Sunday: 10:00, 12:00, 15:00 and 17:45. Pleasure crafts can always use the facilities in combination with commercial shipping, outside these fixed times, as and when space in the lock allows. The following regular public holidays, when they do not fall on a Sunday, are operated according to the normal schedule: Easter Monday, 1 May, Ascension Day, Whit Monday, 21 July, 15 August, 1 November and 11 November.
ROESELARE-LEIE CANAL ENGINEERING STRUCTURE VHF CHANNEL TELEPHONE NUMBER Ooigem lock 18 +32 (0)56 66 75 25
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23. LEIE
23.1 THE LOCK IN SINT-BAAFS-VIJVE 23.2 TOLL BRIDGE IN DEINZE BUDA BRIDGE (KORTRIJK), LOCK IN HARELBEKE AND THE MENEN LOCK SCHEDULE: E* (p. 24) ADDITIONAL OPERATION TIMES OR RESTRICTIONS: SCHEDULE: B* (p. 24) Sundays and public holidays: from the last Sunday in April to 30 ADDITIONAL OPERATION TIMES OR RESTRICTIONS: September, 10:00-18:00 The following regular public holidays, when they do not fall No operation: 08:00-08:30, 12:00-12:30, 17:00- 17:30 on a Sunday, are operated according to the normal schedule: Easter Monday, 1 May, Ascension Day, Whit Monday, 21 July, 15 August, 1 November and 11 November. If these holidays fall on 23.3 LIFT BRIDGE IN ASTENE a Sunday, operations are subject to the regular schedule for Sundays. SCHEDULE: E* (p. 24) The clearance height of the bridge in the closed position is ADDITIONAL OPERATION TIMES OR RESTRICTIONS: 4.50 m at normal water level. Sundays and public holidays: from the last Sunday in April to 30 September, 10:00-18:00
LEIE (BELGIAN SECTION) ENGINEERING STRUCTURE VHF CHANNEL TELEPHONE NUMBER Toll bridge in Deinze 20 +32 (0)9 386 15 73 Lift bridge in Astene 20 +32 (0)9 386 10 19 The Sint-Baafs-Vijve lock 22 +32 (0)56 60 85 99 The Menen lock 20 +32 (0)56 51 14 21 Buda Bridge (Kortrijk) 20 +32 (0)56 71 12 74 Harelbeke lock 20 +32 (0)56 71 12 74
24. LO CANAL
MOVABLE BRIDGES, FINTEL LOCK
SCHEDULE: E* (p. 24) ADDITIONAL OPERATION TIMES OR RESTRICTIONS: Sundays and public holidays: from the last Sunday in April to 30 September, 09:00-18:00 EXCEPTIONS: Mobile teams
LOKANAL (LOO CANAL) ENGINEERING STRUCTURE VHF CHANNEL TELEPHONE NUMBER Fintel lock 20 +32 (0)58 28 80 72 Roze bridge 20 +32 (0)58 31 10 04 Short Wilde bridge 20 +32 (0)58 31 10 04 Mille bridge 20 +32 (0)58 31 10 04 Lo bridge 20 +32 (0)58 28 80 72 Kellenaars bridge 20 +32 (0)58 28 80 72
43 25. MOERVAART
UPSTREAM OF THE DAM IN LOKEREN
SCHEDULE: F (p. 24) OPERATING TIMES: Last Sunday in April to 30 September: convoy sailing MONDAY-SATURDAY
BRIDGE OPENING HOURS In the direction In the direction In the direction In the direction In the direction of Lokeren of Ghent of Lokeren of Ghent of Ghent Overlede bridge 08:15 12:45 13:15 17:45 17:45 Kalve bridge 08:30 12:30 13:30 17:30 18:00 Terwest bridge 08:45 12:15 13:45 17:15 18:15 Dam bridge 09:05 11:55 14:05 16:55 Coudenborn bridge 09:30 11:30 14:30 16:30 Sinaai bridge 10:00 11:00 15:00 16:00 Daknam Bridge 10:30 10:30 15:30 15:30
SUNDAYS AND PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
BRIDGE OPENING HOURS In the direction In the direction In the direction of Lokeren of Ghent of Ghent Overlede bridge 10:00 14:45 17:45 Kalve bridge 10:15 14:30 17:30 Terwest bridge 10:30 14:15 17:15 Dam bridge 10:50 13:55 16:55 Coudenborn bridge 11:15 13:30 16:30 Sinaai bridge 11:45 13:00 16:00 Daknam Bridge 12:15 12:30 15:30
If you decide to moor between two bridges and interrupt the passage between Ghent and Lokeren, please report that in advance. When you wish to resume the voyage to Ghent or Lokeren, please also report that at least one hour before the planned bridge opening for your passage. FROM 1 OCTOBER UNTIL THE PENULTIMATE SUNDAY IN APRIL Monday - Saturday: 07:00-19:00 Only on request (during operating hours). EXCEPTIONS: Mobile team
MOERVAART ENGINEERING VHF CHANNEL TELEPHONE NUMBER STRUCTURE Movable bridges 20 +32 (0)476 20 95 84
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26. NETE CANAL
SCHEDULE: C (p. 24) ADDITIONAL OPERATION TIMES OR RESTRICTIONS: Operation on Sundays and public holidays: Last Sunday in April to 30 September: 10:00-18:00 Tidal lock in Duffel: - 07:00-13:00 - No operation: Easter
NETE CANAL ENGINEERING STRUCTURE VHF CHANNEL TELEPHONE NUMBER Duffel lock 22 +32 (0)15 31 01 99 Viersel lock 22 +32 (0)3 485 51 27
27. BY-PASS WATERWAY AROUND GHENT (RINGVAART)
27.1 IN EVERGEM LOCK
SCHEDULE: B* (p. 24) ADDITIONAL OPERATION TIMES OR RESTRICTIONS: The following regular public holidays, when they do not fall on a Sunday, are operated according to the normal schedule: Easter Monday, 1 May, Ascension Day, Whit Monday, 21 July, 15 August, 1 November and 11 November.
27.2 MERELBEKE LOCK
SCHEDULE: C* (p. 24) ADDITIONAL OPERATION TIMES OR RESTRICTIONS: Operation on Sundays: 06:00- 18:00 The following regular public holidays, when they do not fall on a Sunday, are operated according to the normal schedule: Easter Monday, 1 May, Ascension Day, Whit Monday, 21 July, 15 August, 1 November and 11 November.
BY-PASS WATERWAY AROUND GHENT (RINGVAART) ENGINEERING STRUCTURE VHF CHANNEL TELEPHONE NUMBER Evergem lock 80 +32 (0)9 253 06 34 Merelbeke lock 20 +32 (0)9 230 94 77
45 28. RUPEL
28.1 ROAD BRIDGE IN BOOM (THE BAANBRUG)
SCHEDULE: A (p. 24) OPERATING CONDITIONS: On request. Operation must be requested 1 hour in advance.
28.2 RAIL BRIDGE IN BOOM
ADMINISTRATOR: Infrabel (The Belgian railway network management) SCHEDULE: A (p. 24) OPERATING CONDITIONS: At night (after the last and before the first train) the bridge is open for shipping.
RUPEL ENGINEERING STRUCTURE VHF CHANNEL TELEPHONE NUMBER Road bridge in Boom (The Baanbrug) 25 +32 (0) 3 860 63 41 (Zemst Operations Centre) Rail bridge in Boom* 20 +32 (0)9 241 31 24
(*): The rail bridge in Boom is operated by Infrabel nv, Dienstgebouw Blok 6 Ghent, Koningin Fabiolalaan 152, 9000 Ghent (+32 (0)9 241 31 24, [email protected]).
29. THE CONNECTING CANAL IN GHENT
WONDELGEMSTRAAT BRIDGE
SCHEDULE: E* (p. 24) ADDITIONAL OPERATION TIMES OR RESTRICTIONS: Sunday operation: only on request: 07:00- 17:00 Requests must be submitted before 12:00 on Sunday to RIS 0800 30 440 (free) or +32(0)78 055 440. EXCEPTIONS: Mobile team
THE CONNECTING CANAL IN GHENT ENGINEERING STRUCTURE VHF CHANNEL TELEPHONE NUMBER Wondelgemstraat bridge 20 +32 (0)9 225 33 37
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30. BRUSSELS-SCHELDT SEA CANAL
SCHEDULE: A (p. 24) ADDITIONAL OPERATION TIMES OR RESTRICTIONS: The Klein-Willebroek lock (only for recreational cruising, highly recommended as an alternative to the Wintam lock): All the year: every day from 06:00 to 20:00, but only from 3.5 hours before to 3.5 hours after high water No operation: 01 Jan, 01 Nov, 25 Dec Operation ends at 18:00, at the latest: 24 Dec and 31 Dec Operation starts at 09:00, at the earliest: 26 Dec and 02 Jan OPERATING CONDITIONS OF THE OTHER ENGINEERING STRUCTURES, FOR PLEASURE CRAFT: During the day: During the night or on Sundays and public holidays: A. Passage through locks is done jointly with commercial Pleasure craft are also subject to the same rules as commercial shipping. shipping with regard to night passages and exceptional ones: B. Combination with professional shipping is not required A. The right of night passage is charged at night-rate if there is a need to operate the lock empty for from 22:00 to 06:00 during the week. The tariff is the commercial shipping. based on the vessel’s tonnage. C. The supplements for night or Sunday shipping do not apply B. The right of special passage is charged during the weekends if the passage of the pleasure falls outside of the and holidays from 22:00 on the day before the Sunday or periods indicated below through having to wait for public holiday until 08:00 on the Sunday or public holiday and commercial shipping, but vessels that enter the chamber from 16:00 on the Sunday or a public holiday until 6:00 am after 22:00 are obliged to pay. the day after the Sunday or public holiday. D. If the lock operator expects that the pleasure craft Exceptions: will have to wait more than two hours because there will not Every Sunday or public holiday during the summer months (last be any commercial shipping presenting at the lock, lockage Sunday of April-30 September) from 08:00-18:00, pleasure and may be offered. In any case pleasure craft will never have to passenger vessels are exempt from paying this right for special wait more than two hours. passage. E. If the group of pleasure craft is such that it will fill the lock reasonably well (in comparison to a commercial vessel), then operation will progress as if the group represents one commercial inland vessel. If a recreational vessel wishes passage with exception to the conditions mentioned above, passage will be provided if and when possible, but the following additional costs must be paid: A. special passage at a lock (except the Small): Willebroek lock): 149.97 euro (Ex. VAT). B. special opening of a movable bridge (except the Victor Dumon Bridge): 24.79 euro (Ex. VAT). If a number of pleasure craft wish to share passage through the lock, the above costs will be evenly shared between the different vessels.
47 BRUSSELS-SCHELDT SEA CANAL ENGINEERING STRUCTURE VHF CHANNEL TELEPHONE NUMBER Zemst Operations Centre 25 +32 (0)3 860 63 41 Zemst lock 68 +32 (0)15 71 10 51 Nijverheids bridge Sea lock, Wintam 68 +32 (0)3 860 62 93 +32 (0)3 860 63 29 Klein-Willebroek lock 68 +32 (0)497 63 30 76 Iron (rail) bridge* 25 +32 (0)9 241 31 24 Verbrande bridge 25 Boulevard Bridge 25 Victor Dumon Bridge 25 Willems bridge 25
Vilvoorde Lift bridge 25 +32 (0)3 860 63 41 Vredes Bridge 25 (Zemst Operations Centre) Ring Bridge (Express Bridge) 25 Brielen bridge 25 Jan Bogaerts bridge 25 Humbeek Sas Lifting bridge 25
(*): The Willebroek railway swing-bridge (IJzerenbrug – i.e. the Iron bridge) is served by Infrabel nv, Dienstgebouw Blok 6 Ghent, Koningin Fabiolalaan 152, 9000 Ghent (+32 (0)9 241 31 24, [email protected]).
31. TIDAL SCHELDT
31.1 UPPER TIDAL SCHELDT
SCHELDT BRIDGES, TEMSE-BORNEM
SCHEDULE: A (p. 24) EXCEPTIONS: Mobile team Requests for operation must be submitted to the Wintam sea lock at the latest 45 minutes before the desired operating time. The railway bridge is operated in accordance with rail traffic and the conditions set out in the relevant agreement with the NMBS (The Belgian railway operator).
UPPER TIDAL SCHELDT ENGINEERING VHF CHANNEL TELEPHONE NUMBER STRUCTURE 20 Scheldt bridges 68 requests for +32 (0)3 889 06 81 Temse-Bornem operation Sea lock, Wintam 68 +32 (0)3 860 62 93
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31.2 UPPER TIDAL SCHELDT
KATTENDIJK LOCK (PLEASURE CRAFT AND PASSENGER SHIPPING)
SCHEDULE: C (p. 24) ADDITIONAL OPERATION TIMES OR RESTRICTIONS: Operation on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays: Easter-30 Sept - 09:00-19:00 The Kattendijk lock can only be operated with the Scheldt water level between 2.2 m TAW and 4.6 m TAW. Information is available from Kattendijk lock by telephone or VHF radio.
LOWER TIDAL SEA SCHELDT ENGINEERING STRUCTURE VHF CHANNEL TELEPHONE NUMBER Kattendijk lock 69 +32 (0)3 227 30 99
32. ZUID-WILLEMSVAART
SCHEDULE: C (p. 24) ADDITIONAL OPERATION TIMES OR RESTRICTIONS:
SUNDAYS AND MONDAY-FRIDAY: SATURDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 24 Apr-30 Sept 06:00-22:00 07:00-15:00 10:00-18:00 01 Oct – 23 Apr 06:00-22:00 07:00-15:00 No operation
ZUID-WILLEMSVAART ENGINEERING STRUCTURE VHF CHANNEL TELEPHONE NUMBER Lock 17 Lozen 18 +32 (0)11 44 70 35 Lock 18 Bocholt 20 +32 (0)11 44 83 65
49 MANAGERS CONTACT DETAILS
RIVER INFORMATION SERVICE (RIS)
0800 30 440 (free) or +32(0)78 055 440. [email protected] www.VisuRIS.be or on the VisuRIS app.
In case of emergency/crisis situations: RIS (7 days a week - 24 hours a day) - 0800 30 440 (free) or +32 (0) 78 055 440.
DE VLAAMSE WATERWEG NV INFRABEL Havenstraat 44 Plantin Moretuslei 230 3500 HASSELT 2018 ANTWERP +32 (0)11 29 84 00 +32 (0)3 204 23 27 www.vlaamsewaterweg.be Service building, Blok 6, Gent Koningin Fabiolalaan 152, SHIPPING MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT 9000, Gent (OPERATION) +32 (0)9 241 31 24 [email protected]). Maritime Square 3 8400 OSTEND +32 (0)59 25 54 40
MARITIME ACCESS DEPARTMENT Vrijhavenstraat 3 8400 OSTEND +32 (0)59 55 42 41
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51 USEFUL ADDRESSES
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