Found an explosive?
You'd much rather not encounter an explosive in your nets or on board but when it does happen, this chart of explosives may come in handy.
It is not always easy to see whether you are dealing with an explosive or not. In time it may have changed shape, it may be covered with mud or algae or it can be that you have found only a part of the explosive.
When in doubt, it is best to assume it is indeed an explosive. Alert the MRCCC (Maritime Rescue and Coordination Centre) at once. They will ensure the necessary assistance is provided.
A good description always helps.
Take pictures of the explosive and send them to
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Should that not be possible, describe the explosive as accurate as you can to the MRCC's operator. Use the explosives chart for this. It features the explosives most commonly found in the North Sea and gives you an idea of their shape and size.
You'll also find recommendations on what (not) to do until the mine-hunting unit arrives.
More information can be found in Notices to Mariners n°1.
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During the summer months they can be instantly recognised by their red uniform: the lifeguards. After an intensive training and a rigorous selection, they ensure the safety of visitors to the beach in the monitored zones of coastal towns during the tourist summer season. They give guidelines on how to swim safely and they offer first aid when swimmers or water sports enthusiasts are in trouble. They also take care of children who get lost.
Take a look at www.ikwv.be for more information on the lifeguards and the rescue services and discover what the different flags and symbols stand for. You can also click on the first picture on the lefthand side of this website (life guards).
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 18 August 2010 )
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Have you just bought a sailing boat? Do you want to know which documents are obligatory to have on board? Are you trying to figure out what is allowed and what is not at sea and on inland waters?
Look no further, we are here to help you out with a new brochure: "Guide on the water".
The logbooks of the Ostend Maritime Rescue and Coordination Centre (MRCC) show that 1/3 of calls comes from yachtsmen having engine troubles. These calls can be avoided. A thorough maintenance, charged batteries and a full fuel tank can avoid many problems.
After the successful campaign with the red sticker 'MRCC emergency numbers', a new preventive brochure with rules and regulations for seafarers has been published. Is also features a whole set of clues and recommendations, supplied by experienced seafarers. All this advice and information guarantee a safe, pleasant and carefree voyage.
The brochure is the product of a constructive cooperation between the Agency for Maritime and Coastal Services(Shipping Assistance Division and Coastal Division), the Federal Public Service (FPS), the Shipping Police and the non-profit organisation Promotion Inland Navigation.
Enjoy the read and above all: fair winds and following seas!
For your own copy of the brochure: mail your request, including your name and address, to
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or download the brochure here: http://www.scheepvaartbegeleiding.be/downloads/water_EN.pdf
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 14 July 2010 )
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What do I do when I see a swimmer or surfer in distress?
When you see a swimmer or surfer in distress, call the emergency services at the number 100 or report this to the MRCC (Maritime Rescue and Coordination Centre) in Ostend at the following numbers:
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Tel +32 (0)59 70 11 00 or +32 (0)59 70 10 00
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VHF Channel 16/Channel 67.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 26 July 2010 )
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