Emergency Numbers
Here you can find all important and essential numbers in case of emergency.
- MRCC (Maritime Rescue and Coordination Centre): +32 (0) 59 70 10 00
- Ship Support (salvage, rescue, towing): +32 (0) 58 243936
- Maritime Police Nieuwpoort: +32 (0) 58 22 40 30
- European emergency number: 112
- Fire department storm assistance (call 911 in case of fire): 1722
- Antivenom center: +32 (0) 70 245 245
🔥 FIRE
🚤 SUNK OR SINKING SHIP
Determine location, cause and circumstances
Bring injured to safety if possible
Call immediately:
112 (general emergency number)
Fire Department Nieuwpoort: +32 58 60 39 45
Fire on the water: Ship Support +32 58 24 39 36
Give the following info:
Your name
Location: Vlaamse Yachthaven Nieuwpoort, Watersportlaan 11, white pyramid
What is on fire (boat, pontoon, berth)
If there are injured
Ask for medical assistance if needed
Open the barriers
Notify VYNieuwpoort – Maarten via +32 496 611 672
Ask nearby boats to move if possible
Keep bystanders at a distance, cordon off area if needed
Disconnect power at the pontoon if needed
Use fire extinguishers only if safe
Notify insurance afterwards
Determine location, cause and circumstances
If injured: call 112
Call Ship Support: +32 58 24 39 36
Give the following info:
Your name
Boat location
Boat name, pontoon and berth
Open barriers if needed
Notify VYNieuwpoort – Maarten: +32 496 611 672
Notify boat owner (if not present)
Place oil dam if pollution risk
Oil spill kit available at the office
🛢️ Oil Spill
❤️ CPR / Medical Emergency
Identify and stop the source if possible
Call Maritime Police: +32 58 22 40 30
Contain spill with floating boom (spill kit at office)
Use absorbent pads from spill kit
Notify VYNieuwpoort – Maarten: +32 496 611 672
Start chest compressions
Ask bystanders for help
Have someone call 112
Give the following info:
Your name
Vlaamse Yachthaven Nieuwpoort, Watersportlaan 11, 8620 Nieuwpoort
What happened
Open barriers
Have someone fetch the AED near the padel court
Call VYNieuwpoort – Maarten: +32 496 611 672