IVR (EU)

🎅 The IVR Secretariat will be closed from 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟯 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰, until 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱. We will be back in the office starting Thursday 2 January 2025. ❤️ On our last office day of the year, we would like to thank you, our members and followers for your support and trust. We look back on a wonderful year filled with memorable moments, challenges, and great collaborations. Special thanks also go to the members of our committees who have once again made an exceptional contribution to our association this year. 🎄 On behalf of the board, the committees, and the secretariat of IVR (EU), we wish you and your loved ones a wonderful holiday season and a healthy and happy New Year! #IVReu #inlandnavigation #HappyHolidays #ThankYou

✨  𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆! ✨ 🥂 As the end of the year approaches, we like to look back at all we have achieved together in 2024. This year brought challenges as well as opportunities, both for IVR (EU) and for the European inland navigation sector in general. We would like to take you through (some of) the most important developments and highlights of the past year.   📈 Some of the figures from the past year: 𝟳 | The number of new members we welcomed, from the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany. 𝟮𝟮𝟱 | The record number of participants in the IVR Congress 2024. 𝟮𝟲𝟱 | The number of new followers on LinkedIn, with a total number of followers of 1,389. 𝟴𝟰𝟲 | The number of steering gear certificates issued*.  * excl. December statistics   ✨ 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰? A small selection of the activities, news items and other issues that kept IVR (EU) busy:   𝗝𝗔𝗡 | The Netherlands holds new CCNR chairmanship until 31 December 2025. 𝗙𝗘𝗕 | The suspension of Nederlands Bureau Keuringen Binnenvaart (NBKB) is lifted. This means inspections will resume. 𝗠𝗔𝗥 | The "Wijzer Wachtoverdracht" is published by IVR (EU), EOC Onderlinge Schepenverzekering UA, TVM verzekeringen, Platform Zero Incidents, RSA, Allianz, Nationale-Nederlanden and Rijkswaterstaat. 𝗔𝗣𝗥 | IVR participates in the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) Spring meeting in Hamburg. Also, IVR welcomes new colleague at the secretariat Donate Bruins. 𝗠𝗔𝗬 | 225 participants gathered in Frankfurt Am Main for the successful IVR Congress 2024. 𝗝𝗨𝗡 | IVR speaks at the VNAB Co-podium. 𝗝𝗨𝗟 | IVR publishes technical leaflet ‘Cargo Fumigation by Phosphine Gas’ and German barges can now use HVO biofuel tax-free. 𝗔𝗨𝗚 | IVR receives Kiwa Quality Management System Certificate ISO 9001:2015. The River Seine played a central role during the 2024 Olympics. 𝗦𝗘𝗣 | The annual International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) conference took place in Berlin. An international declaration was signed during the Düsseldorf Rhine Conference 2024: ‘Perspectives sustainable Rhine navigation 2030’. 𝗢𝗖𝗧 | IVR (EU), NIVRE-Nederlands Instituut van Register Experts and VEKRB establish a new foundation called Zeevaart Binnenvaart Pleziervaart (ZBP). Two PhD candidates conduct research for MSCA ETN AUTOBarge at the IVR office; Camilla Domenighini & Sophie C. Orzechowski, LL.M. 𝗡𝗢𝗩 | The first IVR Loss Prevention Colloquium took place in Antwerp, with around 80 participants from Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands. 𝗗𝗘𝗖 | The winter meetings of the Executive Board, Board of Management & Advisory Board took place in Antwerp and IVR closed the association year on a positive note!   💙 In 2025 we have many interesting new activities and topics on our agenda and we hope to take you on our journey. Want to know more about us? Reach out for a cup of coffee ☕ #IVReu #InlandNavigation #2024 #ThrowbackThursday #ThankYou

🌟 Reflect. Share. Improve: 𝗜𝗩𝗥 𝗘𝗻𝗱-𝗼𝗳-𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 now open! 🌟 ⚓ As the year 2024 comes to a close, it's the perfect time to reflect on the past 12 months and prepare for the year ahead. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we’d greatly appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to complete our survey. 📈 This is your chance to let us know what went well, where we can improve, and how we can better serve you as a (future) member of IVR. Your input directly helps shape our activities and initiatives for the upcoming year. 📝 Key Details: Language: The survey is in English. Confidentiality: Your responses are anonymous, and all data will be handled with care and used solely to enhance our organization. 👉 Click on the following link to participate: https://lnkd.in/eMv3hr9R 💙 Thank you so much for your valuable input — we truly appreciate your time and effort in helping us grow and improve! #IVReu #inlandnavigation #Endofyearsurvey #2024

🌟 Reflect. Share. Improve: 𝗜𝗩𝗥 𝗘𝗻𝗱-𝗼𝗳-𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 now open! 🌟 ⚓ As the year 2024 comes to a close, it's the perfect time to reflect on the past 12 months and prepare for the year ahead. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we’d greatly appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to complete our survey. 📈 This is your chance to let us know what went well, where we can improve, and how we can better serve you as a (future) member of IVR. Your input directly helps shape our activities and initiatives for the upcoming year. 📝 Key Details: Language: The survey is in English. Confidentiality: Your responses are anonymous, and all data will be handled with care and used solely to enhance our organization. 👉 Click on the following link to participate: https://lnkd.in/eMv3hr9R 💙 Thank you so much for your valuable input — we truly appreciate your time and effort in helping us grow and improve! #IVReu #inlandnavigation #Endofyearsurvey #2024

🏅 Proud to see our IVR Executive Committee member Dirk van der Plas recognized with the prestigious Rotterdam City Medal (Stadspenning De Rotterdammert) this afternoon by an alderman of Gemeente Rotterdam! This honor highlights Dirk’s decades of dedication to his long-standing commitment to Marine Club Rotterdam, among other things. ⚓ Dirk has chaired the Marine Club since 2017, promoting the port and maritime region globally. Apart from being a valued member of the IVR (EU) Executive Committee, he also contributes to Sinfonia Rotterdam, the Stichting Trustfonds Hippische Alliantie Rotterdam, and the Stichting Zeilschip Eendracht, overseeing policy and technical maintenance. Previously, he supported Koninklijke Spido BV., CHIO Rotterdam, the Kamer van Koophandel Rotterdam, and advised the Dutch Ministerie van Infrastructuur en Waterstaat. ✨ Dirk’s contributions have left a lasting impact on our city, fostering connection, progress, and innovation. His work exemplifies what it means to be a true 'Rotterdammert': resilient, visionary, and always giving back to the community. 💙 Thank you, Dirk, for inspiring us all. This recognition is more than well-deserved! We are grateful for many years of contribution as a a board member of our association and hope for a continuation of our valuable partnership. #IVReu #inlandnavigation #Rotterdam #Leadership #CommunityImpact #Recognition #DirkVanDerPlas #MarineClub

🚢 Update: The Central Commission for the Navigation of the Rhine (CCNR) has now officially approved plans for reduction in the stretches on the Rhine with specific risks. This resolution was approved during the plenary session on 5 December 2024 and will enter into force on 1 July 2025. ✅ With this new solution, the number of sectors with specific risks will be reduced to two: ⚓On the Upper Rhine: from km 335.66 (Wintersdorf road bridge) to km 425.00 (Mannheim) ⚓On the Middle Rhine: from km 498.00 (Mainz/Mainz-Kastel road bridge) to km 592.00 (Koblenz, mouth of the Moselle) 💡The new easing of regulations is explained by the fact that nowadays waterways are well marked. And the use of navigation tools– such as Inland ECDIS, superimposed radar images, etc. – means that navigating there is now more accessible. 📈 The CCNR aims to ease professional requirements where it is possible without compromising safety. This change will allow boatmasters easier access to Rhine navigation, which makes for more flexible working conditions. The adjustment is expected to improve flexibility in working conditions and support efforts to address the shortage of skilled personnel. 👇 The full press release from the CCNR can be viewed below. #IVReu #InlandNavigation #CCNR #Rhine #Rhinenavigation #Stretches #Requirements

🚨 We would like to share the following link to a survey with regard to a study for the 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 (𝗘𝗨) 𝟮𝟬𝟭𝟲/𝟭𝟲𝟮𝟵 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗩𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘀. ⚓ All stakeholders in inland waterway transport are encouraged to provide insights for this crucial study supporting the European Commission’s DG MOVE. The goal is to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of Directive (EU) 2016/1629 on Technical Requirements for Inland Navigation Vessels, as part of a potential review of this directive. Your input will directly shape the future of inland waterway transport, ensuring more effective and efficient operations across Europe. 🗣️ The deadline for participating has been extended until 𝟯𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰. This extension provides more time for you to contribute to the study. The link to the survey can be found here: https://lnkd.in/eN74Gp5T #IVReu #InlandNavigation #Survey #EU #DGMove #Extension #Participate #2024

⚓ Twice a year, the members of the IVR Executive Committee, Board of Management and Advisory Council come together for their meetings — once during the annual IVR Congress and once at the end of the year. Yesterday, the winter meetings took place in Antwerp. 🗣️ These meetings are a crucial opportunity to discuss the association's development, finances, upcoming events, projects, and committee activities. We were also pleased to warmly welcome the newest member of the Advisory Council, Ms. Jeanine Bezuijen from the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management. 💙 We extend our sincere gratitude to all committee members for their continued dedication and valuable contributions. Together, we look forward to a successful continuation of our collaboration in the year ahead! #IVReu #InlandNavigation #WinterMeetings #ExecutiveCommittee #BoardOfManagement #AdvisoryCouncil #Antwerp

🎤 Our Secretary General Frouwke de Vries was one of the speakers last week during The International Dry Bulk Terminals Group Conference in London. Her presentation, "Risk of Cargo Fumigation with Toxic Gasses - Cooperation with the Supply Chain," tackled an incredibly important topic for the dry bulk industry, focusing on safety and collaboration.   🎉 Hats off to Frouwke for also contributing to a dynamic panel discussion alongside Blake Buckner and Andres Gomez Bueno - what an impressive lineup!   👉 Follow our page for more updates of the sector and all other activities in our field. #IVReu #inlandnavigation #binnenvaart #cargofumigation #drybulk

🚢 Tomorrow, on Saturday, November 16, the Dutch tradition continues as 'Sinterklaas' arrives in the Netherlands. This year, the national arrival will take place in Vijfheerenlanden, marking the start of a magical season. 🎁 While Sinterklaas travels on his iconic steamship, it’s hard not to think about the vital role of the waterways in the European economy. His ‘𝗗𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗼𝗼𝘁’ was constructed in 1910. Using an inland vessel has been his preferred method of transport, proving that inland navigation is one of the most reliable and effective transportation modes for dry cargo and freight transport (including presents and candy). ⚓ We hope that this year bridges and locks will not be an obstacle in his safe arrival. #IVReu #inlandnavigation #destoomboot