Four cities celebrate Flemish Port Day on 20 September

Among the attractions in Antwerp, the region’s largest port, is a maritime village at the Kattendijkdok-Westkaai, which offers visits aboard three kinds of ships: the dredger De Neus; Echo, which takes soundings in the river; and the buoy layer vessel Zeeschelde.

On quay 102 is a technical village representing the many various jobs in the port. On the right bank of the river, meanwhile, the customs post, wind energy company Vleemo, warehousing company Vollers and the Port Centre in Lillo will all be open to the public for organised visits.

Similarly, on the left bank, the port’s safety training facility and a container terminal will be open. Sea Scouts will take part in a rowing and sailing competition.

There are food trucks at multiple locations at the Antwerp port as well as children’s activities. At two locations, Delwaide and Deurgangkdok, visitors can take a boat trip on the river. All locations are linked by a free shuttle bus, leaving from Kattendijkdok-Westkaai on the right bank and from Kallosluis on the left.

Similar activities are also being organised at Flanders’ three other ports: Ghent, Ostend and Zeebrugge.

Photo courtesy Flemish Port Day Ghent