I live in Hellevoetsluis, which is located right under the port. Especially in winter when view isn't obstructed by trees, you can see almost the whole port in front of you. As a kid I knew I wanted to work either sailing myself or a job at a terminal. I did the latter. One of the best jobs was being an agent for the shipping company, going aboard, visit the captain and work out all sort of things from hunkering the vessel, linesmen, crew changes, garbage disposal, spare parts flying in, cash to master (like picking up 75,000 dollar at a bank for him to spend on cash stuff and for crew), loading papers, bill of rights, pilots and so on. Downside were care in the middle of the night after three years doing it.
Kennis en vakmanschap. A tiny country with an enorm influence. 2nd biggest agriculture exporter. The coumtry that tame the sea and make the fishes pay for it😊
Ik werkte als vakantiewerker op de P&O Ferries terminal en schepen om vracht vast te zetten als sjorderm en ik dacht dat Suurhoffbrug daar aan de overkant lag om gebouwd te worden en dacht dat ook al het 25 jaar geleden, ergens zo 1998-1999, maar dat was de Dintelhavenbrug die toen een nieuwe brug kreeg. De losse onderdelen werden aan de overkant van de beneluxhaven en het was altijd wel leuk om te zien hoe snel dat ging of juist niet. Uiteindelijke legging niet gezien. @03:20 rechts
Thank you for your message, Chris. What do you mean, exactly? The Suurhoff Bridge ('Suurhoffbrug') was installed alongside an existing bridge that carries traffic to and from the Maasvlakte port area. The extra load capacity offered by the new bridge extends the lifespan of the current connection. Also, it will allow engineers to renovate the existing bridge, without having to close down the important road connection to the Port of Rotterdam.
