The Joint Nautical Management is responsible for ensuring safe and smooth shipping traffic in the Scheldt area.

We continuously organise and optimise the use of the waterways and monitor the balance between safety, smoothness and sustainability of shipping traffic.

We are the independent director of the nautical chain, putting waterway users centre stage.

We respond to technological, nautical and transport economic developments and innovations. We are a partnership operating on a foundation of trust, connection and innovation. 

 
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The Permanent Commission determines the nautical-strategic policy in the operating area. The PC has a tradition that goes back to the 19th century.

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The technical operational and functional management of the Scheldt Radar Network  is carried out by the joint Management and Operating Team.

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The Joint Nautical Authority is the shipping authority. By collaborating with the other nautical partners, we ensure that shipping traffic can navigate smoothly and safely, in a context that is constantly evolving.

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  • All nautical info can be found on our pages for professionals
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We help to guarantee safe and smooth shipping in the Scheldt Area by Vessel Traffic Services (VTS). 
Vessels can count on our 24/7 service. In our VTS centers we identify vessels, receive reports on their positions and forward them on.
The Scheldt Radar Network is the instrument that provides VTS in our area.

 
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