Dangerous Goods

General Information
Regulations are based on several Governmental laws and municipal by-laws. The Dangerous Goods Department of the Port Management of Amsterdam is the focal point where all information on dangerous goods on board vessels is collected, administered and distributed to parties concerned.
Inspection of vessels berthed in the port of Amsterdam is in general carried out by the inspectors of the Dangerous Goods Department. In certain cases (e.g. explosives, class 1) inspectors of the Transport and Water Management Inspectorate (Inspectie Verkeer en Waterstaat, IVW) should also be informed.
The following legislative rules are in force regarding the transport of dangerous substances:
- Regulations for the Carriage of Dangerous substances in Seagoing vessels (RVGZ, BPR, RCLZ, STZ)
- Port by-laws.

More information: www.portofamsterdam.com

The dangerous goods and environmental department can be reached by:
Tel + 31 20 6239130
Fax +31 20 626621
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The Transport and Water Management Inspectorate can be contacted in the Hague:
Tel +31 70 3052444
Fax +31 70 3052424
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