Shore based pilotage (LOA)

If the pilot services are suspended, it is possible to use the system of shore based pilotage. This service is available to all vessels up to a maximum length of 125 meters. However, they have to satisfy certain terms.

Information is available from the operations manager (available 24 hours a day) at the Traffic Centre IJmuiden VHF 07: 
Phone : +31 255-56 45 03
E-mail: loodsdienstleider.hoc@loodswezen.nl

Shore based pilotage is not available in the Den Helder region.