PLEASURE BOATING ON FLEMISH WATERWAYS

IN MARINAS AND HIGH-SPEED ZONES AT MOORINGS OPERATING TIMES SAFETY ON THE WATER WATERWAY VIGNETTE

WWW.VLAAMSEWATERWEG.BE ENGLISH TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of contents and introduction...... p. 2 What do you need?...... p. 4 The waterway vignette...... p. 6 Timetable for Sunday and public holiday operation...... p. 8 In the spotlight...... p. 9 Safety on the water - Sailing together...... p. 10 - Hazardous goods...... p. 11 - Life jacket...... p. 12 - Emergencies...... p. 13 Q&A...... p. 14 Sailing speeds...... p. 16 Map of marinas/moorings and locks...... p. 18 Map for canoes, kayaks and SUPs (Stand Up Paddle Boards)...p. 20 Map of high speed zones...... p. 21 Map of mast-up routes...... p. 22 Operating times...... p. 26 Managers contact details...... p. 52 Alphabetic index of operating times...... p. 53 Useful addresses...... p. 54

Removable inner flap - Safe and correct use of locks - Map of locks

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DEAR PLEASURE CRAFT SKIPPER,

Flanders has more than 1,000 km of navigable waterways. In our position as waterways manager, we are fully committed to multifunctional use of this asset. At De Vlaamse Waterweg nv (Flemish Waterways plc.), 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 will take you past picturesque villages, unspoilt countryside, craft. During recent years, both strengthened natural and castles, medieval town centres, nature reserves and top tourist landscape values and improved infrastructure have ensured attractions. All accessible at the incomparably relaxing pace of that the Flemish waterways have become ideal for all facets being on a 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 our waterways. Besides information about surprising, when one considers how wonderful it is to spend VisuRIS (The 'River Information Service' covering Flemish time on the water! waterways), it offers the operating times for locks and movable bridges, general maps, some important boating rules and an There are so many recreational activities: canoeing, water skiing, overview of what is required to operate recreational craft in cruising and much more. Moreover, you do not have to own Flanders. And we give you tips on where to find more information a vessel; you can also rent one or enjoy a trip with one of the on each point. That data will help you enjoy your voyage on the many inland waterway cruise ships. The winding waterways waterways, safely and without hindrance.

All 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!

The 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 increases 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.

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 recreational craft.

You can consult VisuRIS online and find all the relevant information you need, at any time and anywhere. This system gives you access to our handy planner to map out the smoothest route for your voyage, and you will find plenty of practical tips and helplines in the brochure.

Recreational craft users ask and VisuRIS provides the answers. www.VisuRIS.be

3 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 recreational 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 recreational craft use. It remains, among other things, responsible for the equipment and registration of the craft and 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 (APSB) General Regulations for Shipping channels in the Kingdom (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:

2 4 ZEEBRUGGE 3

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 Sea Scheldt 4 The Lower Sea Scheldt (Beneden-Zeeschelde) Shipping regulations for the Lower Sea Scheldt 5 The Brussels-Scheldt canal Shipping regulations for the Brussels-Scheldt canal The Common Maas (i.e. the entire River Maas, Belgian and 6 Shipping regulations for the Common Maas Dutch)

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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 waterways management has published The waterway management can communicate temporary various shipping messages (Notices To Skippers – NTS messages) messages in the form of a shipping message. that have a long-term effect. To provide our users 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.

WHAT IF RESPONSIBLE ORGANIZATION SKIPPER Federal Public Service (FOD) Mobility and Transport, Boating licence or ICC Length ≥ 15 m OR speed > 20 km/h Secretariat for pleasure boating licences, Natiënkaai 5, 8400 Ostend, 0032 (0) 59 56 14 80, [email protected] Belgian Institute for Postal services and Telecommunicati- ons, Ellipse Building - Building C, BMR Service, King Albert Radio operators certificate Marine telephone II avenue 35, 1030 Brussels, 0032 (0) 2 226 88 53 and 57 (between 09:00 and 12:00), [email protected] VESSEL Small vessel (hull length < 20 m), except: competition Federal Public Service Mobility and Transport, vessel, canoe and kayak, gondola and pedal boat, sailboard, [email protected], Registration surfboard, inflatable boat not suitable for motor, raft, hull 0032 (0)2 277 35 31 length < 2.5 m unless water scooter (jet ski) Pleasure Boating Office Brussels, Speed rating Speed > 20 km/h Vooruitgangstraat 56, 1210 Brussels Office hours: Tuesday and Friday from 9:00 am to 11:45 am Pleasure Boating Office Ostend, Natiënkaai 5, 8400 Ostend Office hours: Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 am to 11:45 am 2.5 m ≤ length ≤ 24 m, except: kayaks, pedal boats and sea Pleasure Boating Office Ghent, Certificate of registration* fishing with paying passengers *** Port Arthurlaan 12, 9000 Ghent Office hours: Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 am to 11:45 am Pleasure craft department Antwerp, Posthoflei 5, 2600 Antwerp (Berchem) no open office Tonnage certificate, inland waterway shipping Length ≥ 20 m Federal Public Service Mobility and Transport, Pleasure craft commission, 0032 (0) 59 33 95 00 (appointments), Community certificate Length ≥ 20 m [email protected] (appointments) Certificate of soundness* Commercial certificate of registration *** Federal Public Service Mobility and Transport, pleasure craft Recreational craft: 2.5 m ≤ length ≤ 24 m AND on the inspection, Natiënkaai 5, 8400 Ostend, 0032(0)59 33 95 09 of Declaration of conformity market after 16.06.1998 Water scooters (jet skis): 0032(0)59 33 95 02, [email protected] length < 4 m AND on the market after 01.01.2006 Flemish Tax Service, Valuations Department, Vaartstraat 16, One off registration tax* Length > 7.5 m 9300 Aalst, [email protected], http://belastingen.vlaanderen.be/boten Belgian Institute for Postal services and Telecommunicati- Radio and electronic equipment permit Marine telephone ons (BIPT), Ellipse Building - Building C, Koning Albert II-laan 35, 1030 Brussels, 0032 (0) 2 226 88 88, [email protected] Waterway vignette** Length ≥ 6 m OR speed > 20 km/h De Vlaamse Waterweg nv

* Only applicable to the Lower Sea Scheldt, Port of Ghent, Ghent-Terneuzen Canal, Zeebrugge-Bruges, Ostend-Bruges ** There is no waterway vignette required on the Lower Sea Scheldt, the "Grensleie" (Border region Leie), the Scheldt-Rhine interconnection and the Common Maas. *** vessels longer than 24 m, those fishing at sea with passengers and those carrying more than 12 paying passengers are not considered as pleasure craft and must be in possession of a certificate of registry. Address: Scheepvaartcontrole (Control of Shipping) Natiënkaai 5, 8400 Ostend +32 (0)59 56 14 85 [email protected]. An overview of the most important legislation for water sports enthusiasts in Belgium (published by the Federal Public Service Mobility and Transport) can be downloaded from https://mobilit.belgium.be/nl/scheepvaart/pleziervaart/wat_nodig_om_te_varen. Available in Dutch and French 5 THE WATERWAY VIGNETTE

THE WATERWAY VIGNETTES (AND ASSOCIATED PROOF OF Waterway vignette IDENTIFICATION) APPLY TO VESSELS THAT:

are suitable for transport of persons, and used without pursuing a profitable purpose (no passenger transport for a fee); 19 V al 20 exceed 6 meters and or sail faster than 20 km per hour; id f /20 rom 1/03 01 /01/2019 u ntil 3 sail on or are moored at a berth, whether or not licensed or subject to a concession, on the navigable waterways in the Flemish Region.

The vignette is renewed annually and must be stuck onto a clearly visible spot on the port side of the vessel's stern, at the latest on 31 March of the year in question. The price of the waterway vignette depends on the length of the vessel (measured over its full VIGNET_vaarbewijs_2019.indd 1 01/10/2018 14:37 length), the vessel's maximum speed and the period in which you wish to sail. If you do not want to sail during the whole year, the purchase of a short-term vignette is sufficient.

VESSEL PRICE (including 21% VAT) Length Size Annual vignettes: Short-term vignettes Speed 01/01/2019 to Periods: 31/03/2020 - 01/01/2019 to 30/06/2019 - 16/04/2019 to 15/07/2019 - 01/05/2019 to 31/07/2019 - 16/05/2019 to 15/08/2019 - 01/06/2019 to 31/08/2019 - 16/06/2019 to 15/09/2019 - 01/07/2019 to 30/09/2019 - 16/07/2019 to 15/10/2019 - 01/08/2019 to 31/10/2019 - 16/08/2019 to 15/11/2019 - 01/09/2019 to 31/03/2020

≤ 6 m yes 85 EUR 45 EUR >6 m and ≤ 12 m no 85 EUR 45 EUR yes 170 EUR 85 EUR > 12 m 170 EUR 85 EUR

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Any vessel that has been converted into one that falls under the scope of the above must also have a waterway vignette. Vessels that do not carry a valid vignette can incur a penalty equal to Foreign pleasure craft are twice the price of the imposed vignette, and are still obliged to subject to the same regulations purchase a vignette. There are systematic checks implemented and must purchase a waterway at engineering structures and on the waterways. vignette. No waterway vignette is required on the Lower Sea Scheldt, the 'Grensleie', the Scheldt-Rhine interconnection and the Common Maas. Organizers of international or interregional events can obtain an MORE INFORMATION exemption from the vignette for participating vessels, not only RIS Flanders for the days of the events, but also for a maximum period of 0800 30 440 (+32 (0) 78 055 440) three days before and/or three days thereafter. RIS Evergem To benefit from that exemption, organizers must pay €215.00 [email protected] (including 21% VAT) per event participation day, regardless of RIS Hasselt the number vessels taking part. Requests for exemptions must [email protected] be submitted to the department or agency overseeing the waterway in question.

POINTS OF SALE

You can purchase the vignette online at the new webshop www.VisuRIS.be/shop. In addition, you can also purchase a waterway vignette at various points of sale: see www.VisuRIS.be/waterwegenvignet The maximum period for sending the vignette is 3 weeks from the date that the amount of the purchase price plus sending costs are received on the De Vlaamse Waterweg’s bank account. In the case of short-term vignettes, you need to determine the period in which you will sail at the time of purchase. That will be shown on the vignette and registered with the waterway manager.

7 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 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 2019 IN HOLIDAYS PUBLIC AND SUNDAYS ON WATERWAYS IN THE FLEMISH REGION FLEMISH THE IN WATERWAYS The period from 28 April 2019 to 29 September 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 recreational craft. You can consult VisuRIS online and find all the relevant informa- tion 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.

Use VisuRIS to find the maximum allowable dimensions (draft and clearance) for each waterway!

Calculate your sailing route Check real-time water levels and traffic View dimensions of bridges, locks and waterways Find all the regulations And much more!

www.VisuRIS.be ENVIRONMENT: GOOD FOR NATURE AND NEIGHBOURS

No noise or excessively loud music There are many ways to dispose Moored or in a lock: engine off, if possible waste water: dump black water and certainly have the propeller disengaged (sewage), oil and bilge water Moor only at locations provided for the purpose in one of the environmental Avoid annoying wakes stations. A waste water tank solves many 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. Do you also contribute to keeping things clean by taking good care to store your picnic waste, papers and empty cans until your reach a waste bin? That will help ensure, that the water and banks will remain enjoyably clean for all.

The 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 RECREATIONAL CRAFT – YES, SAILING TOGETHER IS POSSIBLE!

Small yachts and large cargo ships, together on the waterway and together in one lock... Sometimes, that can be a challenge! Nevertheless, De Vlaamse Waterweg nv is convinced that it is possible. Using good sense, mutual understanding and respect you can sail harmoniously together. ATTENTION! IF YOU HAD FOR A PLEASANT A DRINK, LET RECREATIONAL SOMEONE SAIL WATER VOYAGE FOR YOU!

1 6 Stay out of the blind spot. The skipper of a cargo ship Pay attention to the cargo ships at the locks. cannot see you in the blind spot. A simple rule goes If freighters and recreational craft are using locks as follows: if you can see the wheelhouse of the cargo together, optimal use of space in the lock chamber ship, the skipper can also see you. ensures 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 marine telephone.

4 9 Clearly show your intention when making a change of Kayaking/canoeing is best done during the day. Wear course or any sailing movement . 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 commercial shipping 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 Consider all other forms of water experience and a 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 more 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 explosive substances (toxic materials)

KEEP DISTANCE

If you approach ships with dangerous 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 dangerous 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 professional 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 swimming or life jacket 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 When there ismist or fog With winds from wind force 4 Beaufort upwards On rough water During risky manoeuvres

SWIMMING OR LIFE JACKET?

* a swimming 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 life jacket is made to save you. The jacket turns you when you are in the water, always positioning you on your back with your face up. There are solid life jackets and automatic life jackets.

FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE OF A SWIMMING OR LIFE JACKET 1 5 Always wear your swimming or life jacket (merely Wear it over your clothing, not underneath! having it with you "for just in case" is not enough).

6 2 Get good advice on the right choice of a swimming or This is a good motto 'On board, life jacket on'! life jacket. Relevant factors for that choice include the type of water sports that you practice (and the desired freedom of movement) and on what kind of waters you 3 go, whether the life jacket is intended for a child or an Make sure your swimming or life jacket is not too large adult, the necessary buoyancy and turning force (i.e. or small. A life jacket is a personal item – it is best to the capacity). Always think carefully about your choice write your name in it. of a new or second-hand life jacket. And do not forget to regularly maintain and check your swimming or life jacket! 4 Secure the belt and all fastenings securely. Do not forget the cross belts: they prevent the vest 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 NOTICES (Notices to Skippers) on www.VisuRIS.be

DID YOU KNOW THESE FACTS ABOUT THE SHIPPING NOTICES? It is mandatory to read the shipping notices. The shipping notices override the general traffic regulations and traffic signs. You can consult the shipping notices in a list as well as on a map. You can receive the shipping notices via email (by waterway or by category).

MARINE TELEPHONE

The marine 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 chart), to ensure easy contact with inland shipping, fellow sailors and lock and moveable bridge operators.

EMERGENCIES

AN EMERGENCY ON THE WATER? In cases of injury, victims or in a case where you suspect there possibly 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 a swimming ban on all naviga- The nearest kilometre post or any other visual reference ble waterways in Flanders. 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

13 Q&A

IS A BOATING LICENCE MANDATORY?

A boating licence for sailing on Belgian inland waterways is compulsory for operating recreational craft covered by one of MORE INFO: WWW.MOBILIT.BELGIUM.BE the following: What if you have you lost your boating licence or want to report the vessel's length is 15 metres or longer ; an address change? I that case, see www.mobilit.belgium.be or the vessel can sail faster than 20 km / hour.

There are two types of boating licences: The general boating licence: you can use this for sailing on all You do not need a boating Belgian inland waterways, without exception. licence to kayak, row or surf. The restricted boating licence: you can use this to sail all over Belgian, with the exception of the Lower Sea Scheldt

IS IT ALLOWED TO KAYAK OR CANOE EVERYWHERE, AND ARE THEY ACCEPTED FOR LOCKAGE?

You are permitted to kayak on navigable inland waters in Flanders/Belgium, with the exception of: the Ghent-Terneuzen canal; de Lower Sea Scheldt (the part of the Sea Scheldt downstream of Burcht); the inner reaches of the waterways such as on the Reien in Bruges and the Diversion channel of the Nete in Lier; certain parts in Ghent; the seaports; the high-speed zones;

You must follow the shipping regulations at all times. For safety reasons, access to locks on the Flemish waterways is forbidden for all small manually propelled vessels. The waterway manager may, under certain conditions, consider an exception to the prohibition of the use of a lock for groups of canoes and kayaks and other manually powered vessels wishing to go up or downstream within the framework of an organized tour or event.

Questions about canoe and kayak: Flemish Canoe and Kayak Federation: www.vkkf.be Questions about rowing: Flemish Rowing League: www.vlaamse-roeiliga.be

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WHERE CAN I FIND A BERTH?

At www.aanmeren.be you will find every marina in Flanders listed with all the info pertaining to each one (number of berths, existing infrastructure and services, etc.) and the contact details.

WHERE CAN I FIND A TRAILER SLIPWAY?

You will find all the slipways at www.VisuRIS.be.

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 offers handy angling maps that indicate all the 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: than 50 metres away from locks and dams. WWW.NATUURENBOS.BE/VISSERIJ

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.

WHERE CAN I SUP?

SUP stands for stand-up paddle boarding and was created as a branch of wave surfing. Upright surfing allowed surfers to paddle further into the sea than lying down, but quickly grew into a stand-alone sport. Despite the fact that it originated at sea, the popularity of stand-up paddle boarding on the inland waters has grown rapidly. SUP has also gained popularity in Flanders in recent years, both at sea and on the waterways. De Vlaamse Waterweg nv therefore wants to allow space on our navigable waterways for SUP as a form of soft water sports. SUP is permitted on navigable waterways with CEMT class I and II. When SUPPING keep into account the following facts: No locks or bridges shall be operated for SUP. Transit of high-speed zones is prohibited. Do not SUP between sunset and sunrise. Always use a SUP-leash. Wear a swimming jacket during SUP initiations and where there are groups of at least 15 participants. De Vlaamse Waterweg nv may allow an exception to these rules within certain conditions in the context of an organized tour or event.

15 SAILING SPEEDS SAFE SAILING? KEEP AN EYE ON YOUR SPEED!

CONDITIONS 1. The maximum permitted sailing speeds relate to the sailing speeds over the ground. 2. Certain local lower sailing speeds apply to some waterways. Signage and/or shipping messages provide notification. Signage and shipping messages have priority over the table. 3. The maximum permitted sailing speeds must be reduced in function of shipping traffic safety, including: • when crossing or sailing past sailing or stationary vessels; • when manoeuvring and taking turns; • when approaching and passing through engineering structures; • at night, during dusk or in foggy weather 4. Vessels must always reduce speed to ensure that, when sailing in calm water, they do not cause a wake of more than 0.40 m above the water level when it reaches the shorelines.

CATEGORIES For each waterway section, there are maximum sailing speeds set for different categories of vessels. This leaflet contains the sailing speeds for recreational craft, with a maximum width of 4 metres and maximum draft of 1.5 metres (category P). Recreational craft with larger dimensions fall under one of the other categories (K, G or D). Information about the sailing speeds applicable to all categories can be found on VisuRIS.be.

RELATED INFORMATION 1. The maximum permitted sailing speeds do not apply to certain motor pleasure craft in the fast-sailing zones. More information about the fast sailing zones is available at www.visuRIS.be. 2. The maximum permitted dimensions are specified per waterway section and can be found on VisuRIS.be – Waterway – waterway charts

Avoid making wakes in the vicinity of canoes, kayaks and rowing boats.

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Sailing speeds Waterway Section km (in km/h) P The river Leie diversion canal Between Deinze and the Ghent-Ostend Canal 0.0 – 24.0 12 Lower-Dijle (tidal river) Downstream on the Benedensluis (lower lock) to the mouth 0.8 – 6.0 15 Upper Scheldt (Boven-Schelde) (By-pass From Spiere to the by-pass waterway (Ringvaart) 27.2 – 77.9 12 waterway (Ringvaart)-Regional Border) Upper Sea Scheldt (Upper Scheldt Estuary – From Melle to the mouth of the Dender 8.0 – 36.1 18 From the mouth of the Dender to the Lower Sea Scheldt (Beneden- 36.1 – 77.0 / tidal river) Zeeschelde) From the regional border to Aalst 17.4 – 50.9 7 Dender From Aalst to Dendermonde 50.9 – 65.6 10 Within the by-pass waterway (Ringvaart) around Ghent: Boven-Schelde (Upper Scheldt), Leie, Ghent-Ostend Canal, Verbindingskanaal (connecting Ghent through passage canal), Reep, Visserij, Achtervisserij, Napoleon De Pauwvertakking, 8 Achterdok, Handelsdok, Houtdok, Tolhuisdok and the Voorhaven (outport) up to the Meulestedebrug From Hamme quay to the Baanbrug (road bridge) in Hamme 12.3 – 13.9 15 Durme (tidal river) From the Baanbrug (road bridge) in Hamme to the mouth 13.9 – 17.4 / The Common Maas (i.e. the entire River Maas, 56.6 – 63.5 16 Belgian and Dutch) From the border to Lo-Fintele 0.0 – 12.6 6 IJzer From Lo-Fintele to the Hogebrug in Diksmuide 12.6 – 26.2 8 From the Hogebrug in Diksmuide to Nieuwpoort 26.2 – 43.9 10 Bocholt-Herentals canal 0.0 – 57.3 10 From the origin in Avelgem (Bossuit) to Stasegem 0.0 – 13.6 12 Bossuit-Kortrijk canal From Stasegem to the mouth into the Leie 13.6 – 15.0 6 Briegden Canal - Neerharen 0.0 – 4.0 10 Dessel-Kwaadmechelen canal From the beginning to end 0.0 – 15.5 15 Dessel-Turnhout-Schoten canal 0.0 – 62.9 8 Before the by-pass waterway (Ringvaart) around Ghent until the river Leie 1.7 – 13.3 12 Diversion Canal From the Diversion Canal running from the Leie to the Dammepoort lock Ghent-Terneuzen canal 13.3 – 45.5 10 in Bruges From the Dammepoort lock in Bruges to the Plassendale-Nieuwpoort canal 45.5 – 56.5 12 Ieper-IJzer canal From Ieper to the IJzer 0.0 – 15.2 7 Leuven-Dijle Canal 0.0 – 33.0 12 Canal to Beverlo 0.0 – 14.8 8 Canal to Charleroi (Flemish Section) 47.0 – 61.6 12 Nieuwpoort-Dunkirk canal From Nieuwpoort to the French border 0.0 – 18.9 7 Plassendale-Nieuwpoort canal From the Ghent-Nieuwpoort canal 0.0 – 21.0 9 Roeselare-Leie canal 0 – 16.0 10 River Leie 0.0 – 36.5 12 Lokanaal (Lo canal) From the beginning to end 0.0 – 14.5 6 Moervaart-Durme canal Upstream from Dam Lokeren to the bridge on the John Kennedylaan 0.0 – 27.5 6 Netekanaal (Nete canal) From the Albert Canal to the Beneden-Nete (Lower Nete) link 0.2 – 15.2 12 Nete ​​(Lower-Nete) 15.2 – 25.3 15 The by-pass waterway (Ringvaart) around Noordervak ​​(from the Ghent-Terneuzen canal to the lock in Evergem) 0.0 – 5.2 18 Ghent From the lock in Evergem to Upper Sea Scheldt (tide-bound) 5.2 – 21.7 15 Rupel (tidal river) From the beginning to the mouth 0.0 – 12.0 / Scheldt-Rhine link 0.0 – 5.2 16 From Deinze to Astene 36.5 – 41.3 7 Tourist Leie (Deinze-by-pass waterway) From Astene up to the by-pass waterway (Ringvaart) 41.3 – 61.4 8 Brussels-Scheldt Sea Canal 7.6 – 34.0 20 Zuid-Willemsvaart 3.2 – 47.2 10 Maximum permitted speeds (in km/h) when Waterway km Sailing speeds there are no moored vessels in the vicinity. P 129.6 – 13 Albert Canal, Antwerp/Schoten 123.4 Albert Canal, Schoten/Oelegem 123.4 – 116.8 14 Albert Canal, Oelegem/Kanne 116.8 – 18.8 15 Recommended permitted speeds (in km/h) Waterway km Sailing speeds when passing moored ships. P 129.6 – 13 Albert Canal, Antwerp/Schoten 123.4 Albert Canal, Schoten/Kanne 123.4 – 18.8 14 ! Different sailing speeds apply to commercial vessels and recreational craft larger than the class P! More information on VisuRIS 17 ZEEBRUGGE

Kanaal Kl. Gent-Oostende OOSTENDE Brugge-Sluis

NIEUWPOORT Afl eidingskl. Leie

Durme

Kl. Nieuwpoort- Duinkerke

Lokanaal

Bergenvaart

Kl. Ieper-IJzer Leie

Toeristische

MERELBEKE

Jachthavens/AanmeerplaatsenMarinas/Mooring places

VerbodenSailing onwards door prohibited te varen

SluisLock

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ZEEBRUGGE

Kanaal Kl. Gent-Oostende OOSTENDE Brugge-Sluis

NIEUWPOORT Afl eidingskl. Leie MOL

Durme

Kl. Nieuwpoort- Duinkerke

Lokanaal

Bergenvaart

Kl. Ieper-IJzer Leie

Toeristische

MERELBEKE LEUVEN

Kanaal naar Charleroi

Jachthavens/Aanmeerplaatsen

Verboden door te varen

Sluis

6 7

19 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 Suitable for or canoe, kayak and SUP kayak Suitable for or canoe,

Lokanaal NIEUWPOORT Duinkerke

Kl. Nieuwpoort- Kl. Bergenvaart You can find the embarkation and disembarkation points at www.vlaamsewaterweg.be/kano. points and disembarkation embarkation the can find You CANOE, KAYAK AND SUP (STAND UP PADDLE BOARD) PADDLE UP (STAND SUP AND KAYAK CANOE,

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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 zone and water High-speed Jet ski zone only vessels High-speed

Lokanaal NIEUWPOORT Duinkerke

Kl. Nieuwpoort- Kl. Bergenvaart and skill competitions with recreational craft are prohibited, unless with written permission from the waterway manager, the waterway manager, unless with written permission from prohibited, craft are competitions with recreational ​​ and skill HIGH-SPEED ZONES ZONES HIGH-SPEED Exclusively in the designated zones, recreational 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, recreational Exclusively craft High-speed must when the visibility is less than 500 metres. High speed boating is only permitted during the day and prohibited not cause harmful wakes. their speed so that they do regulate in designated high-speed zones, unless otherwise stipulated. boats is prohibited rowing boating with sail or Recreational Speed that event. which in that case establishes specific rules for

21 MAST-UP ROUTES

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

23 HIGH-SPEED ZONES

WATERWAY No. RESPONSIBLE ORGANIZATION From Bossuit (the mouth of the Bossuit-Kortrijk canal) to downstream of the 1 Avelgem-Escanaffles bridge, covering a distance of 1,300 metres; From 2 km downstream of the Kerkhove lock to 5 km downstream of this lock, covering 2 a distance of 3,000 metres; Upper-Scheldt (Boven-Schelde) From the Lotharingen bridge in Ename up to 500 metres upstream of the Asper lock, covering 3 a distance of 10 km; From the Gavere bridge to 500 metres upstream of weir B4 in Zwijnaarde, covering a distance 4 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 old canal 6 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 Blaarmeersen 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 road The river Leie diversion canal 9 bridge in Landegem; The sector running between 1,700 metres upstream and 300 metres upstream of the bridge in 10 Wervik, covering a distance of 1,400 metres; The sector running between the viaduct of the Kortrijk-Harelbeke Ring 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, covering 12 a distance of 1,250 metres; The sector running between 2,900 metres upstream and 200 metres upstream of the bridge in 13 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 a Bossuit-Kortrijk canal 16 distance of 1,500 metres; The zone between 1,500 m downstream of the Appels-Berlare ferry and 500 m upwards from 17 the Dendermonding (Dender Estuary), excepting 10-metre zones along the banks; From 500 metres downstream from the Dender estuary up to the upstream end of the waiting poles upstream of the Wintam entrance channel, excluding the 10-metre zones along the 18 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 Sea Scheldt (Boven-Zeeschelde) Between 500 metres downstream from the mouth of the Rupel to the Lower Sea Scheldt, 19 (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 bank, zone 20 with width limited to 40 metres); Between 300 metres and 1,300 metres downstream of the ferry jetty in Weert (along the right 21 bank, zone width limited to 40 metres);

Durme 22 Downstream of the bridge in Hamme, except for 10-metre zones along the banks;

Rupel 23 The entire length, excepting 10-metre zones along the banks ;

The Lower-Nete 24 Downstream of the motorway bridge in Walem, except for the 10-metre zones along the banks;

From 200 meters upstream of the lift bridge that gives access to the dock up to 200 meters Dock in Vilvoorde 25 from the end of the dock; From 900 meters downstream of the bridge in Vilvoorde to the Verbrande Brug (Burnt Bridge); 26 From the junction with the branch to Klein-Willebroek up to the junction of the old and new Brussels-Scheldt Sea Canal branch (Hellegat);

27 Along the quay wall 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 upstream ends 29 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 Tes- senderlo, the docks in Hasselt and in Lummen not included; 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 the 33 axis of the old branch in Lanklaar; Between the turning basin in Neeroeteren called the 'de tonnen' and the downstream end of 34 the island in Neeroeteren-Berg; Between the downstream end of the basin in Bree and up to 500 metres downstream from Zuid-Willemsvaart 35 the basin called "haven van beek"; From 13:00 until 19:00 hours on all Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays and during the entire month of July; between the downstream connection with the axis of the old arm in 36 Lanklaar and the turning basin in Neeroeteren, called "de tonnen” (“the barrels”; (do not put this text in the bold)

Bocholt-Herentals canal 37 Between the bridge in Geel-ten-Aart and the the underground section at Seggenloop;

Dessel-Kwaadmechelen canal 38 Between the point located 60 meters south of the basin in Dessel and bridge 3 in Mol-Rauw;

The Common Maas (i.e. the entire River From 100 meters downstream of the bicycle and pedestrian ferry to Ophoven up to 500 me- 39 Maas, Belgian and Dutch) ters 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 zones 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 is reduced to 10 km/h. Water scooters (seated models) are allowed to run in all high-speed zones, 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 zones designated for operating water scooters in accordance with art. 6.35 and art 6.35bis 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 those marked "driving water scooters", in accordance with art. 6.35 and art 6.35bis 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 sectors 17,18, 19, 22, 23 and 24, recreational water activities with manually propelled vessels (e.g. canoes and kayaks) are 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 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 person(s) has/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 water scooters.

25 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 00.00 24.00 B all year 6.00 24.00 0.00 24.00 0.00 22.00 - - B* all year 6.00 24.00 0.00 24.00 0.00 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 - - F 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 A vessel requiring service that arrives at an engineering structure nv, 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 ship is less than 500 meters from the engineering We therefore recommend that you consult the operating structure schedules for each individual engineering structure at The ship is on the side of the engineering structure that is www.VisuRIS.be , for the most up-to-date operating times. currently accepting vessels. for lockage. There is still room available in the chamber for that vessel.

1. THE RIVER LEIE DIVERSION CANAL

DAMMEPOORT LOCK AND MOVABLE BRIDGES

REGULATION: E* (p. 26) 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 NO. Lock in Schipdonk 20 +32 477 67 51 52

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2. ALBERT CANAL

2.1 ALBERT CANAL

SCHEDULE: B (p. 26) ADDITIONAL OPERATION TIMES OR RESTRICTIONS: Sunday: operation after 22:00 Operation outside normal operating hours: on request provided the economic necessity is demonstrated. This service must be requested in advance. EXCEPTIONS: Different operating regulations apply on some Sundays, public holidays and on the eve of these days (see www.VisuRIS.be).

2.2 THE BRIDGES ON THE MERKSEM DOCKS

SCHEDULE: C (p. 26)

ALBERT CANAL ENGINEERING STRUCTURE VHF CHANNEL TELEPHONE NO. 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

27 3. LOWER-DIJLE

MECHELEN LOWER LOCK

SCHEDULE: C (p. 26) 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 Operation on 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 NO. +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. 26) 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

BOUDEWIJN CANAL ENGINEERING STRUCTURE VHF CHANNEL TELEPHONE NO. Connection lock and associated bridges 68 +32 (0)491 35 10 68

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5. UPPER SCHELDT (BOVEN-SCHELDE)

LOCK IN ASPER, LOCK IN OUDENAARDE, LIFT BRIDGE IN OUDENAARDE, LOCK IN KERKHOVE

SCHEDULE: B* (p. 26) ADDITIONAL OPERATION TIMES OR RESTRICTIONS: In cases of commercial need, cargo shipping can apply for service on Sundays between 10:00 and 18:00. There is also a service for recreational craft during those hours. 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 (BOVEN-SCHELDE) ENGINEERING VHF CHANNEL TELEPHONE NO. 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

29 6. THE DENDER

6.1 DOWNSTREAM OF THE BRIDGE IN EREMBODEGEM (INCLUDED)

SCHEDULE C* (p. 26) 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 the Zeeberg bridges (except 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 Evergem (+32 (0) 9 253 94 71). The applicant is liable for the cost of the exceptional service.

6.2 UPSTREAM OF THE BRIDGE IN EREMBODEGEM

SCHEDULE E* (p. 26) ADDITIONAL OPERATION TIMES OR RESTRICTIONS: Sundays and public holidays: from the last Sunday in April to 30 September, 10:00-18:00 From 01/10 until the penultimate Sunday in April, subject to request at least 24 hours in advance, and during normal operating hours.

THE RIVER DENDER (FLEMISH PART) ENGINEERING STRUCTURE VHF CHANNEL TELEPHONE NO. 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 (Boven-Schelde) Visserijvaart-Leie

7.1 BRUSSELSEPOORT LOCK AND 7.4 E3 LOCK LOUSBERG BRIDGE SCHEDULE: C* (p. 26) SCHEDULE: E* (p. 26) 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. 26) VHF CHANNEL TELEPHONE NO. 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. 26) 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

OPERATING TIMES FOR PLEASURE CRAFT Brusselsepoort lock 07:15 09:15 11:15 14:15 16:15 18:15 Lousberg Bridge 07:45 09:45 11:45 14:45 16:45 18:45 Scaldis lock 08:15 10:15 12:15 15:15 17:15 Sint-Joris lock 08:45 10:45 12:45 15:45 17:45

31 8. DURME

MOVABLE ROAD BRIDGE IN HAMME (MIRABRUG)

SCHEDULE: F (p. 26) OPERATING TIMES: On request: Monday-Saturday: 07:00 - 20:00 EXCEPTIONS: Requests: at least 24 hours in advance and during the office hours

DURME ENGINEERING STRUCTURE VHF CHANNEL TELEPHONE NO. Movable road bridge in Hamme (Mirabrug) / +32 (0)52 33 89 80

9. RIVER IJZER

9.1 STAVELE BRIDGE, ELZENDAMME BRIDGE 9.3 TERVATE BRIDGE

SCHEDULE: E* (p. 26) SCHEDULE: A (p. 20) OPERATING TIMES: EXCEPTIONS: Operation on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays: from the Remote control last Sunday in April to 30 September, 09:00-18:00 EXCEPTIONS: Mobile team

9.2 KNOKKE BRIDGE

SCHEDULE: E* (p. 26) 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 STATION LOCATION VHF CHANNEL TELEPHONE NO. Stavelebrug, 20 +32 (0)58 28 80 72 Elzendammebrug Tervate 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. 26) ADDITIONAL OPERATION TIMES OR RESTRICTIONS:

MONDAY-FRIDAY: SATURDAY SUNDAYS AND PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 07:00-15:00 16 Mar-30 Sept 06:00-22:00 No operation** (until 22:00 on request*) 07:00-15:00 01 Oct-15 Mar 06:00-21:00 No operation** (until 21:00 on request)

(*): if requested no later than the previous business day before 19:00 on the River Information Service (RIS) phone number, 0800 30 440. (**): Excluding the period from the last Sunday in April to 30 September: 10:00-18:00 for pleasure craft

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 NO. 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

33 11. BOSSUIT-KORTRIJK CANAL

11.1 BOSSUIT LOCK, MOEN LOCK, ZWEVEGEM LOCK

SCHEDULE: B* (p. 26) ADDITIONAL OPERATION TIMES OR RESTRICTIONS: Bossuit lock: operation for recreational 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 the facilities in combination with commercial shipping, outside these fixed times. 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: Moen lock: Mobile team Zwevegem lock: Remote control

11.2 LOCKS 9-10-11 IN KORTRIJK

SCHEDULE: F OPERATING TIMES: Monday-Saturday: 06:00- 18:00 ADDITIONAL OPERATION TIMES OR RESTRICTIONS: For pleasure craft: convoy sailing 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 NO. 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. 26) ADDITIONAL OPERATION TIMES OR RESTRICTIONS:

MONDAY-FRIDAY: SATURDAY SUNDAYS AND PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 07:00-15:00 16 Mar-30 Sept 06:00-22:00 No operation** (until 22:00 on request*) 07:00-15:00 01 Oct-15 Mar 06:00-21:00 No operation** (until 21:00 on request*)

(*): if requested no later than the previous business day before 19:00 by calling the River Information Service (RIS) phone number, 0800 30 440. ** Excluding the period from the last Sunday in April to 30 September: 10:00-18:00 for pleasure craft

EXCEPTIONS: Mobile team

BRIEGDEN-NEERHAREN CANAL ENGINEERING STRUCTURE VHF CHANNEL TELEPHONE NO. Lanaken lock 18 +32 (0)89 71 41 45

13. DESSEL-TURNHOUT -SCHOTEN CANAL

SCHEDULE: F OPERATING TIMES:

MONDAY-FRIDAY: SATURDAY SUNDAYS AND PUBLIC HOLIDAYS Dessel section - lock 2 Brecht: 06:00-20:00 07:00-15:00 Lock 2 section, Brecht (included)- No operation (until 20:00 on request*) lock 10, Schoten 07:00-18:00

(*): if requested no later than the previous business day before 19:00 on the River Information Service (RIS) phone number, 0800 30 440.

ADDITIONAL OPERATION TIMES AND RESTRICTIONS: Operation during the Belgian Construction Holidays (3 weeks from the 2nd week of July + 2 weeks from 25/12): 08:00-17:00 Operation on 26 December: 09:00-17:00 On a few Sundays a year, 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 occurs as soon as a vessel presents itself at the first facility, both for upstream and downstream traffic. Outside the regular school holidays, lift bridge 4 in St. Job in't Goor is not operated from Monday to Friday 07:00-08:30 and 16:00-18:00.

35 DESSEL-TURNHOUT-SCHOTEN CANAL ENGINEERING STRUCTURE VHF CHANNEL TELEPHONE NO. Lock 1 Rijkevorsel (Operations Centre) +32 (0)11 24 40 01 Lock 2 Brecht Lock 3 Brecht +32 (0)496 58 85 01 Lock 4 St.-Job-in't-Goor Lock 5 St.-Job-in't-Goor +32 (0)496 57 85 02 Lock 6 Schoten +32 (0)496 57 85 68 Lock 7 Schoten +32 (0)496 57 85 68 Lock 8 Schoten +32 (0)496 57 85 03 Lock 9 Schoten +32 (0)496 57 85 04 Lock 10 Schoten Lift bridge 6 Arendonk Oost Lift bridge 6 Arendonk West 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)11 24 40 01 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 St. Job in't Goor lock 4 +32 (0)496 57 85 02 Lift bridge St. Job in't Goor lock 5 +32 (0)496 57 85 68 Lift bridge 12 Schoten +32 (0)496 57 85 03 Lift bridge 13 Schoten 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. 26) 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 recreational 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 recreational craft alone from Monday to Friday. The recreational craft should then wait until the facility is operated for commercial shipping, except when: no ship will reach the Moerbrugge bridge or Nieuwegee 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 buses of De Lijn in the immediate vicinity of the bridge concerned.

37 Additional specific operations and guidelines for recreational craft (with the exception of shut-off times for commercial shipping) : A. From Ghent to 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: Grouped operation at 09:00 at the Katelijnepoort 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 Nieuwege bridge. Grouped operation 14:00 at the Scheepsdale bridge and then sailing in convoy towards Bruges.

C. From Bruges to Ghent: Grouped operation at 09:30 at the Gentpoort bridge and then sailing in convoy towards Ghent.

Large groups of recreational 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. 26) 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 NO. 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 +32 (0)59 340 729 (Demey Lock) Dock lock + associated bridges 84 +32 (0)497 712 141 (137)

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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 NO. Zelzate bridge 11 +32 (0) 9 358 51 60 (24/7)

15.2 MEULESTEDE BRIDGE

SCHEDULE: C* (p. 26) 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 (+32 (0) 9 253 94 71) 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 Belgian railway network management) The Wiedauwkaai railway bridge is operated by Infrabel nv, Service building Blok 6 Ghent, Koningin Fabiolalaan 152, 9000 Ghent (+32 (0)9 241 31 24 [email protected]).

39 15.4 TOLHUIS LOCK/MUIDE BRIDGE

SCHEDULE: E* (p. 26) ADDITIONAL OPERATION TIMES OR RESTRICTIONS: No operation of the Muide bridge: 08:00-08:30 and 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. 20) 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 NO. 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, LOCK IN IN BOEZINGE-DORP

SCHEDULE: E* (p. 26) ADDITIONAL OPERATION TIMES OR RESTRICTIONS: Operation on Saturdays, 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 NO. Boezinge-Dorp/ 18 +32 (0)57 42 21 65 Boezinge-Sas

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17. LEUVEN-DIJLE CANAL

17.1 ZENNEGAT LOCK

SCHEDULE: F OPERATING TIMES: Monday-Friday: 05:00-23:00, between 4 hours before and 4 hours after high water 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 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 NO. 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. 26) 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 NO. Lift bridge Umicore Balen +32 (0)14 44 95 03

41 19. CANAL TO CHARLEROI

SCHEDULE: C* (p. 26) 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 NO. 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 (AT THE WULPEN THE ASSOCIATED BRIDGES BRIDGE)

SCHEDULE: E* (p. 26) SCHEDULE: A (p. 26) ADDITIONAL OPERATION TIMES OR RESTRICTIONS: ADDITIONAL OPERATION CONDITIONS OR RESTRICTIONS: Sundays and public holidays: from the last Sunday in April to Sundays and public holidays: from the last Sunday in April to 30 September, 09:00-18:00 30 September, 09:00-18:00 EXCEPTIONS: EXCEPTIONS: Nieuwpoort bridge and Ypres bridge: remote control Remote control

20.3 VEURNE LOCK WITH ACCOMPANYING BRIDGE

SCHEDULE: A (p. 20)

NIEUWPOORT-DUNKIRK CANAL ENGINEERING STRUCTURE VHF CHANNEL TELEPHONE NO. 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 Ypres 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. 26) ADDITIONAL OPERATION TIMES OR RESTRICTIONS: 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.

43 EXCEPTIONS: Remote control

21.2 PLASSENDALE LOCK

SCHEDULE: A (p. 26)

21.3 SINT-JORIS LOCK

SCHEDULE: A (p. 26) EXCEPTIONS: Mobile team from the Graven lock Nieuwpoort: at night (19:00-07:00) on Sunday from 01 October until the penultimate Sunday in April

21.4 GRAVEN LOCK WITH ACCOMPANYING BRIDGE

SCHEDULE: A (p. 26) EXCEPTIONS: Remote control

PLASSENDALE-NIEUWPOORT CANAL ENGINEERING STRUCTURE VHF CHANNEL TELEPHONE NO. 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 - RIVER LEIE

OOIGEM LOCK

SCHEDULE: B* (p. 26) ADDITIONAL OPERATION TIMES OR RESTRICTIONS: I cases of commercial need, cargo shipping can apply for service on Sundays between 10:00 and 18:00. There is also a service for recreational craft during those hours. Operation for recreational 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 craft 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 NO. Ooigem lock 18 +32 (0)56 66 75 25

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23. RIVER LEIE

23.1 THE LOCK IN THE SINT-BAAFS-VIJVE, 23.2 THE TOLPOORT BRIDGE IN DEINZE BUDA BRIDGE (KORTRIJK), THE LOCKS IN HARELBEKE AND MENEN. SCHEDULE: E* (p. 26) ADDITIONAL OPERATION TIMES OR RESTRICTIONS: SCHEDULE: B* (p. 26) Sundays and public holidays: from the last Sunday in April to ADDITIONAL OPERATION TIMES OR RESTRICTIONS: 30 September, 10:00-18:00 I cases of commercial need, cargo shipping can apply for No operation: 08:00-08:30, 12:00-12:30, 17:00- 17:30 service on Sundays between 10:00 and 18:00. There is also a service for recreational craft during those hours. 23.3 LIFT BRIDGE IN ASTENE The following regular public holidays, when they do not fall on a Sunday, are operated according to the normal schedule: SCHEDULE: E* (p. 26) Easter Monday, 1 May, Ascension Day, Whit Monday, 21 July, 15 August, 1 November and 11 November. If these holidays fall on ADDITIONAL OPERATION TIMES OR RESTRICTIONS: a Sunday, operations are subject to the Sunday schedule. Sundays and public holidays: from the last Sunday in April to The clearance height of the bridge in the closed position is 30 September, 10:00-18:00 4.50 m at normal water level.

RIVER LEIE (BELGIAN PART) ENGINEERING STRUCTURE VHF CHANNEL TELEPHONE NO. Tolpoort 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, FINTELE LOCK

SCHEDULE: E* (p. 26) 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

LO CANAL ENGINEERING STRUCTURE VHF CHANNEL TELEPHONE NO. Fintele lock 20 +32 (0)58 28 80 72 Roze bridge 20 +32 (0)58 31 10 04 Korte 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

45 25. MOERVAART

UPSTREAM OF THE DAM IN LOKEREN

SCHEDULE: F 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 Lokeren 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 Coudeborm 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 Lokeren 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 Coudeborm 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 NO. STRUCTURE Movable bridges 20 +32 (0)476 20 95 84

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26. NETE CANAL

SCHEDULE: C (p. 26) 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 NO. 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 LOCK IN EVERGEM

SCHEDULE: B* (p. 26) ADDITIONAL OPERATION TIMES OR RESTRICTIONS: I cases of commercial need, cargo shipping can apply for service on Sundays between 10:00 and 18:00. There is also a service for recreational craft during those hours. 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. 26) 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 NO. Evergem lock 80 +32 (0)9 253 06 34 Merelbeke lock 20 +32 (0)9 230 94 77

47 28. RUPEL

28.1 ROAD BRIDGE IN BOOM (THE BAANBRUG)

SCHEDULE: A (p. 26) 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. 26) OPERATING CONDITIONS: At night (after the last and before the first train) the bridge is open for shipping.

RUPEL ENGINEERING STRUCTURE VHF CHANNEL TELEPHONE NO. 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, Service Building Blok 6 Ghent, Koningin Fabiolalaan 152, 9000 Ghent (+32 (0)9 241 31 24, [email protected]).

29. CONNECTING CANAL IN GHENT

WONDELGEMSTRAAT BRIDGE

SCHEDULE: E* (p. 26) 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 Evergem (+32 (0) 9 253 94 71). The applicant is liable for the cost of the exceptional service. EXCEPTIONS: Mobile team

CONNECTING CANAL IN GHENT ENGINEERING STRUCTURE VHF CHANNEL TELEPHONE NO. Wondelgemstraat bridge 20 +32 (0)9 225 33 37

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30. BRUSSELS-SCHELDT SEA CANAL

SCHEDULE: A (p. 26) ADDITIONAL OPERATION TIMES OR RESTRICTIONS: The Klein-Willebroek lock (only for recreational cruising, highly recommended as an alternative to the Wintam sea lock): all the year: every day from 06:00 to 10:00 pm, 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 Recreational boating is also subject to the same rules as shipping. professional shipping with regard to both night and special passages: B. Combination with professional shipping is not required if there is a need to operate the lock empty for the commercial A. The right of night passage is charged at night-rate from shipping. 22:00 to 06:00 during the week. The tariff is based on the vessel’s tonnage. C. The supplements for night or Sunday shipping do not apply if the passage of the pleasure craft falls outside of the periods B. The right of special passage is charged during the weekends indicated below through having to wait for commercial and holidays from 22:00 on the day before the Sunday or shipping, but vessels that enter the chamber after 22:00 are public holiday until 08:00 on the Sunday or public holiday obliged to pay. and from 16:00 on the Sunday or a public holiday until 6:00 am the day after the Sunday or public holiday. D. If the lock operator expects that the pleasure craft will have to wait more than two hours because there will not be any Exceptions: commercial shipping presenting at the lock, lockage may be Every Sunday or public holiday during the summer months (last offered. In any case pleasure craft will never have to wait Sunday of April-30 September) from 08:00-18:00, pleasure and more than two hours. passenger vessels are exempt from paying that right for special E. If the group of pleasure craft is such that it will fill the lock passage. reasonably well (in comparison to a commercial vessel), then operation will progress as if the group represents a 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 Klein-Willebroek lock): 149.97 euros (excluding VAT). B. special opening of a movable bridge (except the Victor Dumon Bridge): 24.79 euros (excluding 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.

49 BRUSSELS-SCHELDT SEA CANAL ENGINEERING STRUCTURE VHF CHANNEL TELEPHONE NO. Zemst Operations Centre 25 +32 (0)3 860 63 41 Zemst lock 68 +32 (0)15 71 10 51 Sea lock Wintam 68 +32 (0)3 860 62 93 Nijverheidsbrug 25 +32 (0)3 844 87 78 +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 brug (Burnt Bridge) 25 Boulevard Bridge 25 Victor Dumon Bridge 25 Willems bridge 25

Vilvoorde Lift bridge 25 +32 (0)3 860 63 41 Vredesbrug 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, Service Building, Blok 6 Ghent, Koningin Fabiolalaan 152, 9000 Ghent (+32 (0)9 241 31 24, [email protected]).

31. SEA SCHELDT (ZEESCHELDE )

31.1 UPPER SEA SCHELDT

SCHELDT BRIDGES IN TEMSE-BORNEM

SCHEDULE: A 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 SEA SHELDT (BOVEN-ZEESCHELDE) ENGINEERING VHF CHANNEL TELEPHONE NO. 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 THE LOWER SEA SCHELDT (BENEDEN-ZEESCHELDE)

KATTENDIJK LOCK (RECREATIONAL AND PASSENGER SHIPPING)

SCHEDULE: C (p. 26) ADDITIONAL OPERATION TIMES OR RESTRICTIONS: Operation on 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*. * TAW = 'Tweede Algemene Waterpassing' (Second General Levelling, this is a reference altitude used to express levels in Belgium. The zero point (0 m TAW) is the average height of the sea at low water in Ostend.) Information is available from Kattendijk lock by telephone or VHF radio.

THE LOWER SEA SCHELDT (BENEDEN-ZEESCHELDE) ENGINEERING STRUCTURE VHF CHANNEL TELEPHONE NO. Kattendijk lock 69 +32 (0)3 227 30 99

32. ZUID-WILLEMSVAART

SCHEDULE: C (p. 26) ADDITIONAL OPERATION TIMES OR RESTRICTIONS:

SUNDAYS AND MONDAY-FRIDAY: SATURDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 07:00-15:00 16 Mar-30 Sept 06:00-22:00 (until 22:00, No operation** on request*) 07:00-15:00 01 Oct-15 Mar 06:00-21:00 (until 21:00, No operation** on request*)

(*): if requested no later than the previous business day before 19:00 by calling the River Information Service (RIS) phone number, 0800 30 440. ** Excluding the period from the last Sunday in April to 30 September: 10:00-18:00 for pleasure craft

ZUID-WILLEMSVAART ENGINEERING STRUCTURE VHF CHANNEL TELEPHONE NO. Lock 17 Lozen 18 +32 (0)11 44 70 35 Lock 18 Bocholt 20 +32 (0)11 44 83 65

51 MANAGERS CONTACT DETAILS

RIVER INFORMATION SERVICE (RIS) INFRABEL 0800 30 440 (free) or +32(0)78 055 440. Plantin Moretuslei 230 [email protected] 2018 ANTWERP [email protected] +32 (0)3 204 23 27 www.VisuRIS.be or on the VisuRIS app. Service Building, Blok 6, Ghent Koningin Fabiolalaan 152, DE VLAAMSE WATERWEG NV 9000 Ghent Havenstraat 44 +32 (0)9 241 31 24 3500 HASSELT [email protected]). +32 (0)11 29 84 00 www.vlaamsewaterweg.be

SHIPPING MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT (OPERATIONS) Maritiem Plein 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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ALPHABETICAL INDEX OPERATING TIMES

THE RIVER LEIE DIVERSION CANAL Schipdonk lock...... p. 26 ALBERT CANAL...... p. 27 ALBERT CANAL: The bridges on the Merksem docks...... p. 27 THE LOWER SEA SCHELDT (BENEDEN-ZEESCHELDE): Kattendijk lock (recreational and passenger traffic)...... p. 51 BOUDEWIJN CANAL: Connection lock...... p. 28 UPPER SCHELDT (BOVEN-SCHELDE) Scheldt bridges, Temse-Bornem...... p. 50 UPPER SCHELDT (BOVEN-SCHELDE): Upstream of the Ringvaart (By-pass waterway) around Ghent, Lock in Asper, Lock in Oudenaarde,...... p.29 Oudenaarde Hefbrug 2 (Lift bridge number 2), Lock in Berchem (Kerkhove) THE RIVER DENDER (FLEMISH PART) Downstream of the bridge in Erembodegem...... p. 30 THE RIVER DENDER (FLEMISH SECTION) Upstream of the bridge in Erembodegem...... p. 30 DIJLE...... p. 28 GHENT THROUGH PASSAGE: UPPER SCHELDT - VISSERIJVAART - RIVER LEIE...... p. 31 GHENT THROUGH PASSAGE: UPPER SCHELDT - VISSERIJVAART - THE RIVER LEIE: Brusselsepoort lock and Lousberg bridge...... p. 31 GHENT THROUGH PASSAGE: UPPER SCHELDT - VISSERIJVAART - THE RIVER LEIE: Sint-Joris lock in Ghent...... p.31 RIVER DURME: movable road bridge in Hamme (Mirabrug)...... p. 32 IJZER...... p.32 LEUVEN-DIJLE CANAL Operation of bridges and other locks...... p.41 LEUVEN-DIJLE CANAL: Zennegat lock...... p. 41 CANAL TO BEVERLO...... p.41 CANAL TO CHARLEROI...... p.42 CANAL FROM BOCHOLT TO HERENTALS...... p.33 THE CANAL FROM BOSSUIT TO KORTRIJK: Bossuit lock, Moen lock, Zwevegem lock...... p.34 THE CANAL FROM BOSSUIT TO KORTRIJK: Locks 9-10-11 in Kortrijk...... p.34 THE BRIEGDEN TO NEERHAREN CANAL...... p.35 DESSEL TO SCHOTEN CANAL VIA TURNHOUT...... p.35 THE CANAL FROM GHENT TO OSTEND: Dock lock...... p.38 THE CANAL FROM GHENT TO OSTEND: Bruges through passage: from Moerbrugge bridge to Nieuwegee bridge...... p.37 THE CANAL FROM GHENT TO OSTEND: Stalhille bridge - Plassendalebrug - Plassendalejaagbrug ...... p.38 THE GHENT TO TERNEUZEN CANAL/OUTPORT OF GHENT: Meulestede bridge...... p.39 THE GHENT TO TERNEUZEN CANAL/OUTPORT OF GHENT: Tolhuis lock/Muide bridge...... p. 40 THE GHENT TO TERNEUZEN CANAL/OUTPORT OF GHENT: Wiedauwkaai railway bridge...... p. 39 THE GHENT TO TERNEUZEN CANAL/OUTPORT OF GHENT: Batavia bridge in Ghent...... p.29 CANAL FROM GHENT TO TERNEUZEN: bridge in Zelzate...... p.39 THE CANAL FROM IEPER TO THE RIVER IJZER...... p.40 THE NIEUWPOORT TO DUNKIRK CANAL: Nieuwpoort lock with associated bridges...... p.43 THE NIEUWPOORT TO DUNKIRK CANAL: Veurne lock with accompanying bridge...... p.43 THE NIEUWPOORT TO DUNKIRK CANAL: Wulpen bridge...... p.43 CANAL FROM PLASSENDALE TO NIEUWPOORT: movable bridges...... p.43 THE PLASSENDALE TO NIEUWPOORT CANAL Graven lock with accompanying bridge...... p.44 THE PLASSENDALE TO NIEUWPOORT CANAL Plassendale lock...... p.44 THE PLASSENDALE TO NIEUWPOORT CANAL Sint-Joris lock...... p.44 THE CANAL FROM ROESELARE TO THE RIVER LEIE: Lock in Ooigem...... p.44 RIVER LEIE: Lifting bridge at the lock in Astene...... p.45 RIVER LEIE: The lock in the Sint-Baafs-Vijve, Menen lock, lock in Harelbeke, Kortrijk (through passage)...... p.45 RIVER LEIE: Tolpoort bridge in Deinze...... p.45 LO CANAL...... p.45 MOERVAART AND DURME CANAL: Upstream of the dam in Lokeren...... p.47 NETE CANAL...... p.46 RINGVAART (BY-PASS WATERWAY) AROUND GHENT: lock in Evergem...... p.47 RINGVAART (BY-PASS WATERWAY) AROUND GHENT: lock in Merelbeke...... p.47 RIVER RUPEL: Road bridge in Boom (Baanbrug)...... p.48 RIVER RUPEL: Rail bridge in Boom (Spoorbrug)...... p.48 THE CONNECTING CANAL IN GHENT: Wondelgemstraat bridge...... p.48 BRUSSELS-SCHELDT SEA CANAL ...... p.49 ZUID-WILLEMSVAART...... p.51

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