Vlissingen (Flushing) : Profile

Clearance

Customs
l km west of the Schelde Jachthaven, Prins Hendrick Straat
Tel:+31 (0)118 484 600

Immigration Office
Tel:+31 (0)118 483 400

Vlissingen Sea Lock
VHF Channel 22
This lock operates 24hrs but does not open if the tides are above or below a certain level. It is advisable to contact the lock directly.

Docking

The port is entered through a set of lock gates which are permamently closed form the end of October to the beginning of March.

There is a marina close to the lock, and another, the Michiel De Ruyterhaven marina, in the town centre.

If navigating the Scheldt in fog, call the MCSAD (Maritine and Coastal Services Shipping Assistance Division ) on VHF channel 14 and they will kep a radar watch for you and warn you of other vessels' positions. At other times, keep a listening watch on VHF 14 and advise MCSAD of your intentions.

Last updated January 2011

Harbour Master
Tel:+31 (0)118 465912, VHF Channel 14

Michiel de Ruijterhaven
Emmastraat 14, 4381 BE Vlissingen
Tel:+31 (0)118 414 498, Fax:+31 (0)118 4146505
info@montparnasse.nl
This marina is not accessable at night, but yachts are able to leave in the dark. It gets very busy in the season and an early arrival is advisable. There is just 1 metre over the cill at LW. Water and electricity are on the pontoons, toilets and showers. Laundry, restaurant.
Bridge open on demand from 08:00-22:00. It is left open at night.

Schelde Jachthaven
Tel:+31 (0)118 465 912, VHF Channel 18
Alongside berthing. Berthing is run by the yacht club and the managers speak English. Water and power on pontoons. Toilets, showers, launderette, restaurant and fuel. Home-cooked food available in the Clubhouse.
Access is through the Walcheren Canal lock which opens 24/7 all year.

Vlissingen Port Radio
VHF Channel 09