On May 21st, the City of The Hague officially inaugurated the new Harbour Authority & Control Centre in Scheveningen – a major step forward in the city’s maritime infrastructure and igital transformation.
Strategically located at the northern harbour head, the new facility is designed to enhance the coordination of vessel traffic, urban mobility systems and port infrastructure. The building’s architecture, inspired by the shape of a ship’s wheelhouse, brings together tradition and innovation while offering panoramic views of the sea and the port entrance.
IN is proud to have contributed to this milestone by providing the VTS system used at the new control centre. Our solution supports the real-time monitoring and coordination of maritime traffic entering and leaving the port of Scheveningen, as well as operations related to the nearby offshore wind farm and offshore substation. The system provides operators with a comprehensive, integrated overview of vessel movements – enhancing safety, efficiency and situational awareness.
We were honoured to be invited to the official opening of the building and would like to thank the City of The Hague for including us in this important moment. It was a valuable opportunity to see how our technology is being used in practice and to witness the city’s commitment to modern, connected port operations.
The new control centre replaces the former facility, which no longer met the operational and spatial requirements of modern port management. In addition to maritime traffic services, the new site integrates the control of tunnels, bridges and access routes throughout The Hague, including the Victory Boogie Woogie Tunnel, opened in 2021.
With its increased capacity and technical capabilities, the control centre now brings together harbour authority personnel and infrastructure monitoring teams under one roof. A meeting space for retired fishermen has also been included, preserving a connection to the area’s seafaring history.
We thank the City of The Hague and all project partners for the opportunity to support this forward-looking initiative. The new Harbour Authority & Control Centre marks a significant advancement in secure, efficient and integrated port operations.
