News Report

Published on: May 22, 2025, 3:29 PM

Around the Schellingwoude lock complex, shallow areas have developed in several places, particularly in the recreational channels (the so-called bike paths) on the Buiten-IJ and in the trap to the Oranjesluizen on the Afgesloten-IJ (Binnen-IJ).

Due to natural sedimentation of bottom material, the depth has decreased here, which poses risks especially for ships with a larger draft. Think of less maneuvering space or even running aground.

Advice for Recreational Vessels Buiten-IJ and Binnen-IJ

  • On the Buiten-IJ, recreational vessels with a draft of more than 2.00 m are advised to keep to the navigation channel.
  • On the Afgesloten-IJ (Binnen-IJ), recreational vessels with a draft of more than 2.00 m, waiting for a lock to the Buiten-IJ, are advised not to moor in the recreational navigation trap but to moor on the starboard side of the trap.

See also the shipping report on Vaarweginformatie.