Amsterdam - Clearance
This is a port of entry. For clearance formalities see Netherlands/Formalities.
A new scheme to reduce pollution and prevent overcrowding on the waterways of Amsterdam now requires most boats transiting the city to purchase a vignette. The Cruising Associations European Inland Waterways Section (EIWS) has helped decipher the application process with a 13-page guidance note explaining the fine details of the scheme and providing step-by-step translations of the numerous online pages to be navigated when ordering and paying for the vignette.
Go to: www.theca.org.uk/news/eiw/amsterdam-vignette
Last updated: April 2023
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Calor propane bottles can be refilled, while you wait, at Vos Olie & Gas depot on the West side of Amsterdam. Gas is charged by the kg, with 11.5 kgs costing us about €32 today (Jan 2018). They are a bit out of town, but readily accessible by bike using cycle lanes all the way and no problems taking the bottles by the (free) ferry service across the IJ. Propane only – butane is not sold here.
Diesel is available from the floating barge at the east end of the IJ, Northside at the entrance to Zijkanal/ Nieuwendammerdyjk. Yacht berthing is on the inside of the barge, Starboard to when heading East. The outside is for commercial vessels only and must not be used.