Several important developments are expected in the Netherlands and Europe in 2026 in the field of shipping, in terms of commercial developments, sustainability, innovation and infrastructure. We mention few of…
Navigating offshore wind farms in Dutch waters
The Dutch part of the North Sea is developing rapidly as offshore wind energy expands. Several new wind farms are under construction or entering operation and more are planned under…
Stowaway cases in the Netherlands
A recent case in the port of Amsterdam has clearly demonstrated the challenges that stowaways pose for shipowners, their P&I Clubs, and local authorities. A vessel departed from a well-known…
New Vessel Traffic Service
Container vessel “MSC Zoë” lost 342 containers at sea, whilst passing the Frisian Island in 2019. The cause of this incident was to be attributed to severe weather conditions. Among…
Resilience and integrity in the Rotterdam port
The annual Integrity Week, organised by the ICC and Transparency International, among others, will take place from 27 to 31 October 2025. This topic also remains important in the port…
Time limitations for cargo claims under Dutch law
We have recently seen an increase in inquiries from our principals about the time limitations for cargo claims in the Netherlands. Given the practical importance of this subject for carriers,…
Delays and disruptions in the port of Rotterdam due to strikes
As P&I Club correspondents, we follow developments and events in Dutch ports. Not every incident is worth mentioning, for example because the consequences are limited or because it is a…
New Bunkering Rules in Rotterdam and Antwerp-Bruges
In December 2022 Antwerp-Bruges Port Authority and Port of Rotterdam Authority decided to make it mandatory to use a bunker measuring system on board bunker vessels to measue the exact…
Claims for damage or loss against the German waterways authority
During a recent edition of the IVR Congress held in Vienna, Austria a range of presentations were held on various topics, including a particularly interesting presentation by Mr. Eckehard Volz…
Mitigation efforts to prevent scrap fires on board ships
In recent months NNPC Correspondents has assisted with a number of incidents involving cargoes of iron scrap igniting during loading or while already on board. Each incident posed significant risks…
New lock in Terneuzen
The new lock in Terneuzen will be operational from 1 August 2025, as part of the “North Sea Lock Complex” which will allow vessels with a draft of 12.5 meters…
Ship recycling in the Netherlands: facilities and opportunities
In recent years, The Netherlands has steadily developed into a centre for ship recycling. With stricter international rules approaching and a growing demand for circular dismantling of vessels, Dutch facilities…
Legal frameworks for crew injuries in inland shipping in France
As an inland shipping operator navigating French waterways, you must comply with a combination of French national laws, EU regulations, and international conventions concerning crew welfare and liability in case…
Navigating personal injury claims on inland ships in Germany
A brief guide for shipowners Inland shipping is the lifeblood of Germany’s transport network, with rivers like the Rhine, Main, and Elbe serving as vital arteries for goods and passengers.…
Personal injury cases in the Netherlands: an advisory for inland shipowners
With NNPC Correspondents and the NNPC active throughout the Netherlands and European waterways, we have a broad experience with personal injury claims. In the dynamic world of inland shipping in…