Rotterdam

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Rotterdam

Rotterdam is a city of distinctive character that is constantly changing through inhabitants who add their own take on the city’s mentality and ‘can do’ spirit.
A city which Rough Guides placed in its top 10 cities to visit, while Lonely Planet rated it 5th. The city received a C40 cities and an International Festival & Event City award and was also voted the best City Centre in the Netherlands.

The cruise terminal is conveniently located in the centre of Rotterdam, a city at the heart of Europe with a dramatic skyline that reflects its contemporary outlook: young, dynamic, creative, exciting, vibrant, open-minded and cosmopolitan.

The city has always been well-connected internationally thanks to its river Nieuwe Maas, which links the city directly to the North Sea and this helps make visitors feel at home immediately.

Many cultures and tastes are represented in the city’s world of food, shopping, entertainment, attractions, museums, and year-round festivals and special.

Port attractions

Kinderdijk
Windmills are vanishing from the Dutch landscape. Kinderdijk is home to nineteen original windmills (many in working order). The mills of Kinderdijk were put on the World Heritage List of UNESCO
The White House
The White House is the name of Europe's tallest office building in 1898. The building is one of the few that survived the bombardment of the city centre of Rotterdam in 1940.
The Market Hall
The Market Hall is an awardwinning indoor market (regional products). The ceiling of the Markthal’s arched design is the artwork ‘Cornucopia’. At 11,000m² it's the largest modern fresco in the world.
Delfshaven
Delfshaven is a historic harbour and one of the oldest places in Rotterdam. You will find many antique shops, the historic museum of Rotterdam, shipyard De Delft and the famous Pilgrim Fathers Church.

Port views

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Port facts

Nautical information

Max. Length For Berth, M:

698

Max. Draught, M:

11.65

More Info Draught:

Max. Air Draught, M:

No restrictions

More Info Air Draught:

no restrictions

No. Of Quays:

Quay Length Total, M:

698

Quay Depth, M:

11,65m

Anchorage Available:

Anchorage Compulsory:

n/a

Passenger Terminal:

yes

Pilotage Compulsary:

yes

Tugs Available:

yes

Bunkering:

yes

Tidal Movement/range, M:

1.6

Water:

yes

Ships Tenders Allowed:

n/a

Garbage Disposal:

yes

Airport Distance, Km:

City Centre Distance, Km:

1.5

Sustainability

Are ships allowed burn HFO using:

On-shore power supply to cruise vessels:

LNG bunkering supply to cruise vessels:

✔ By vessel / barge

✔ Road tanker (truck) on the quay

Supplying alternative fuels:

Yes

Reception Facilities for Contaminated Ballast Water:

Yes

Reception Facilities for Waste Oils:

Yes

Passengers

Calls

Passengers by Source in 2023

Calls 2023

Onshore Power

OPS (Onshore Power System)

Shore power within the next 5 years

Yes

Shore power within the next 5 years - Comments

Yes, Q2 2024

Requirements

Defined Compatibility Assessment process for each berth and ship combination to IEC/IEEE 80005-1

Yes

Information/documentation from the ship for the port before the first connection

Yes

Information/documentation from the ship for the port before the first connection - Comments

Test process, compatibility information, further information to be defined

Additional requirements for first-time connectio/max. duration between connections before process reapplies

Connection Time

Connection time from all fast to full operational SSE (Shore Side Electricity)

Disconnection time

Uninterrupted power supply guaranteed by shore power provider whilst connected

Yes

Uninterrupted power supply guaranteed by shore power provider whilst connected - Comments

Intention is to always be able to provide shore power, subject to any hick-ups or technical difficulties etc.

Restrictions / Penalties / Insurance

Weather conditions/restrictions/other limitations for safe use of SSE

Penalties in case of failure to connect by the ship: weather/itinerary changes/technical issues

Insurance covering any potential damage caused by the SSE

Port Fees

Utility standard/usage fees in addition to kWh rate

Tax/duty fees applicable

Other fees related to shore power

Useful Information

Discounts/incentives linked to shore power usage

Yes

Discounts/incentives linked to shore power usage - Comments

Yes, when in place

Berthing policy linked to shore power usage

Confirmation time of the vessel for planned shore power usage before ETA

Rotterdam

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Rotterdam

Port attractions

Port views

Port facts

Nautical information

Sustainability

Passengers

Calls

Passengers by Source in 2023

Calls 2023

Onshore Power

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