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Anchorages in Amsterdam & Waterways

Heavy commercial traffic — VHF mandatory on IJ

The IJ waterway carries heavy commercial traffic — maintain VHF watch on Ch 16 and follow the shipping lane rules. Amsterdam canal speed limit is 6 km/h (strictly enforced by camera). Boats over 10m are not permitted in the canal ring. Mooring vignette required in Amsterdam.

Verified Anchorages — Amsterdam & Waterways

6 anchorages

Amsterdam (Sixhaven)

Sixhaven · NDSM werf · Amsterdam IJ North Bank

Good
Depth 2–4m•mud•60m alarm
↙ N↙ NE↙ E↙ SE↙ S↙ SW↙ W

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Zaanse Schans

Zaandam · Zaan river · Zaanse Schans haven

Good
Depth 2–3.5m•mud•55m alarm
↙ N↙ NE↙ E↙ SE↙ S↙ SW↙ W↙ NW

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Muiden

Muiden haven · Muiderslot · Muider Rede

Good
Depth 2–4m•mud•70m alarm
↙ N↙ NE↙ E↙ SE↙ S

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Naarden

Naarden-Vesting · Naarden haven · Naardermeer

Good
Depth 2–3.5m•mud•55m alarm
↙ N↙ NE↙ E↙ SE↙ S↙ SW↙ W↙ NW

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Aalsmeer (Westeinderplassen)

Westeinderplassen · Aalsmeer plassengebied · Flower market lakes

Excellent
Depth 1.5–3m•mud•60m alarm
↙ N↙ NE↙ E↙ SE↙ S

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Weesp

Weesp haven · Vecht river · Weesp gemeente

Good
Depth 2–3m•mud•50m alarm
↙ N↙ NE↙ E↙ SE↙ S↙ SW↙ W↙ NW

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