The Dangerous Goods department of the Harbourmaster’s Office supervises and manages declarations of dangerous goods, handling of ammonium nitrate and toxic gases, containers with dangerous goods lying on the quay, and compliance with the relevant regulations.

Handling of such goods is subject to national and international rules and regulations. Further information on the rules and regulations that apply in the port of Antwerp can be found at http://www.portofantwerp.be/hmo/danggoods/index.asp