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Offline SD7

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Spotting at the Maasvlakte
« on: November 26, 2014, 04:50:35 PM »
Does anyone know if there are public roads that enable people to view ships alongside the container berths at the Amazonehaven?

I've not tried anything exhaustively as most roads seem to be blocked off with gates and fences.

Thanks to the infuriating ISPS code, many observation points are getting blocked off and some places in Rotterdam now have high security fencing which must make the employees feel like a bunch of criminals!

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Steve

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Re: Spotting at the Maasvlakte
« Reply #1 on: November 28, 2014, 08:46:44 PM »
Steve

There is a public road that goes right round the Maasvlakte which gives you the opportunity to identify most vessels but is not good enough for photography. If you do take this road, the beach on the left at the extreme end is a perfect place for photographic all vessels entering/leaving the Europoort and Maasvlakte - sun always behind you.

More and more ports are resembling fortresses, so I supposed we should get used to it.

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Re: Spotting at the Maasvlakte
« Reply #2 on: November 29, 2014, 11:19:33 PM »
Thanks Piet,

I was thinking of an area near the 6e Petroleumhaven where you could possibly see the Amazonehaven opposite.

Is the Markweg open to the public? And does it afford any vantage points near the ferry terminal?

Thanks, Steve

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Re: Spotting at the Maasvlakte
« Reply #3 on: November 30, 2014, 11:44:01 AM »
Best way is the south side of the Amazonehaven (Missouriweg). Only west has access by public place for inland barges. On google earth where are the construction workers pontoons on the far west of the harbour.

Same applies to Euromax terminal south side only via public quay Antaricakade (Antaricaweg).

Also possible is good view vessel entering Europahaven/Yangtzekanaal on the end of the Markweg. End of the road take roundabout to left and drive towards  the radarscanner. This on the east side of the Beerkanaal and nice in the morning time.




 

 

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