BELGIUM

Pilotage

Loodswezen

Parent organisation: Agency for Maritime and Coastal Services/Department of Mobility and Public Works

Giving nautical advice. First respond to marine incidents/casualties if pilot is on board. Obligatory notifications in case of any incidents/casualties/polution.

Contact information

http://www.loodswezen.be/

Thonetlaan 102 bus 1

2050

Antwerpen

E-mail: loodswezen@vlaanderen.be

Phone: +32 3 222 08 77

Parent Organization

BE - Agency for Maritime and Coastal Services/Department of Mobility and Public Works

Coast guard functions

Function	Role	Legal basis
Maritime Safety Including Vessel Traffic Management	Supporting Body
Ship Casualty & Maritime Assistance Service	Supporting Body
Maritime Environmental Protection & Response	Supporting Body
Maritime Search and Rescue	Supporting Body
Maritime Accident and Disaster Response	Supporting Body

Reviewed on

15 February 2026