Three Job Openings at the Den Helder Maritime Cluster
Within the Den Helder Maritime Cluster, we are working to improve accessibility, quality of life, and economic development in and around the Port of Den Helder.
Demolition of the Uil building on Buitenveld will begin in mid-August
Starting around mid-August, the Uil building in Buitenveld will be demolished. The building is located near the Boerenverdrietsluis lock and bridge. Demolition work is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.
Take part in the TESO ferry service passenger survey: through July 26, 2026
How do you travel to and from the TESO ferry terminal? And what are your hopes for the future?
Maritime Cluster Focus Group: Overview of the First Half of 2026
Behind the scenes, the Maritime Cluster Advisory Group is actively contributing ideas regarding the area’s development. Residents, business owners, and organizations from the area around Nieuwe Diep–Nieuwe Werk offer both solicited and unsolicited advice on the plans.
Progress on the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Process and Public Participation for the Ravelijn Bridge
How can we improve access to Den Helder in a thoughtful manner? Further research is currently being conducted on this matter. The municipal executive has informed the city council about this in a new council briefing letter.
Successful Drone Test Flight
Den Helder Airport leads the nation in unmanned drone flights over the North Sea. Drones have a wide range of applications in the offshore sector and at offshore wind farms. They produce significantly fewer CO₂ emissions.
Preparations for the participatory approach at the Ravelijnbrug site have begun
The Den Helder Maritime Cluster Development program is beginning by shaping the participatory approach for the preferred location of a new Ravelijn Bridge over the Koopvaarders Binnenhaven.
Development of De Kooy Naval Air Station and Den Helder Airport
Located on the edge of the North Sea, De Kooy Naval Air Station and Den Helder Airport form a crucial link between security, energy, and innovation. The airport plays a strategic role in both civilian and military operations: from maritime patrol and defense to offshore logistics and the energy transition far out in the North Sea.
Den Helder Showcases the Strength of Its Maritime Cluster During Ingrid Thijssen’s Working Visit
Today, Ingrid Thijssen, president of VNO-NCW, paid a working visit to the Den Helder Maritime Cluster. The visit focused on collaboration and opportunities in the areas of safety, energy, and innovation—themes that literally converge in Den Helder.
Study of Design Options for the New Moorman Bridge Begins
Wagemaker Engineering is conducting a study, commissioned by the Central Government Real Estate Agency, into various options for the new Moorman Bridge in Den Helder.
