Closure of the Prins Willem-Alexandersluis
The Prins Willem-Alexandersluis will be closed from February 28, 2025, 00:00 until March 4, 2025, 23:59. In case of unfavorable weather conditions, the work will be rescheduled to the period of March 7 to March 11, 2025.
- Ships up to 95 meters can pass through the Oranjesluizen (Noordkolk, Middenkolk or Zuidkolk).
- Ships between 95 and 110 meters can, with sufficient water levels, divert via the IJssel.
- There is no alternative route available for ships longer than 110 meters.
UPDATE 18 Dec 2024: To ensure smooth lock passage after the closure, it is important that inland shipping captains also report by phone.
- During the closure period, report your waiting location in the region by calling +31-88-7973466.
- Report your entry into the Schellingwoude Sector via VHF channel 60 and subsequently at the Prins Willem-Alexandersluis via VHF channel 18.
The operators at the lock complex maintain a lock passage schedule and will contact you when it's nearly your turn. Important: If your journey changes after registration, inform the operators via +31-88-7973466. To prepare for your journey, visit Vaarweginformatie.
For more information, visit the website: IJ: Renovation Prins Willem-Alexandersluis (rijkswaterstaat.nl).
Renovation of the Krammersluis
On the website sluisplanning.rws.nl, waterway users can view scheduled lock operations. This is especially useful during the upcoming renovation of the Krammersluis.
To provide accurate information, it is important to specify the correct waypoints in your voyage notification.
- If you are traveling via the Krammersluis, please list the Krammersluis as a waypoint in your BICS voyage notification.
- If you are traveling via the Kreekraksluis, please list the Kreekraksluis as a waypoint in your voyage notification.
Complete voyage notifications allow us to provide you with the most comprehensive overview of scheduled lock operations and ensure a smooth journey.
For more information, visit the website: Krammersluizen: maintenance in and around the complex (rijkswaterstaat.nl).