IJmuiden sea lock, built for the future
With the largest sea lock in the world, Port of Amsterdam is guaranteed reliable and efficient sea access.
IJmuiden sea lock, built for the future
Facts & figures about IJmuiden sea lock
IJmuiden sea lock is the largest sea lock in the world. How big is the lock? And what kind of ships pass through it?
- IJmuiden sea lock is 500 metres long, 70 meters wide and 18 metres deep.
- 630 million litres of water flow into the lock. That is equivalent to 252 Olympic swimming pools.
- There is room for ships up to 399 metres long and 57 metres wide.
- The sea lock is tide independent and can be used 24/7.
- IJmuiden sea lock has replaced the Noordersluis, which was built in 1929.
