The Netherlands is preparing to introduce a new fuel transition obligation for shipping from 2026, as part of its implementation of European Renewable Energy Directive (RED3). The measure will apply…
Update to the Dutch Shipping Act
The Dutch government is modernizing the Shipping Act (“Schepenwet”) of 1909, a key piece of legislation that has long governed maritime safety for vessels flying the Dutch flag or those…
5 years of NNPC Correspondents: 2021-2026
NNPC Marine insurance launched NNPC Correspondents BV on 20 February 2021 as a subsidiary of NNPC based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, to provide services in the Netherlands and throughout European…
Rotterdam port vision 2050*What does it mean for visiting ships?
The Port Vision 2050 was recently presented in Rotterdam. The Port Vision 2050 outlines Rotterdam’s ambition to become the most competitive, sustainable, and resilient port in Europe by 2050. The…
Scrubber wastewater and Dutch ports
The Dutch government is preparing a national ban on the discharge of scrubber wastewater into Dutch ports and inland waters. The measure aims to protect local water quality and aligns…
Delays due to snow in the port of Rotterdam
Over the last couple of days, The Netherlands has experienced significant winter weather, with snow and icy conditions spreading across much of the country. The Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI)…
Looking ahead to 2026
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…