Flanders Hydraulics investigates the impact of human activity and nature on water systems and the consequences for navigation. Tide tables Research output Facilities and tools Areas of expertise Harbours and waterways Accessibility Manoeuvres Knowledge centre 'Manoeuvring in Shallow and Confined Water' Hydraulics and sediment Cohesive sediment Hydrodynamics Morphodynamics Hydraulic structures Fish passes Flood defences Locks Other hydraulic structures Water management Floods HIC Development of forecasting and warning systems Water availability Policy support Coastal protection Coastal protection against erosion Coastal safety against extreme storms Integrated coastal zone management Interreg MANABAS COAST Manabas Flanders In the picture First Transit of a 38‑Meter‑Wide Vessel Through the Ghent–Terneuzen Canal Monday 05/01/2026 Jeroen Verwilligen and Steve Claes, had the opportunity to take part in the first transit of the Canal Ghent-Terneuzen by a 38m wide, deep-drafted ship . LIFE Sparc reflects on 8 years of climate investment in the Scheldt Valley Tuesday 05/08/2025 Since 2017, Flanders Hydraulics has collaborated with De Vlaamse Waterweg, the Flemish Agency for Nature and Forests, and Regionaal Landschap Schelde-Durme in the LIFE Sparc project. This European initiative accelerated the development of eight Sigma Plan areas into climate buffers, creating 428 hectares of freshwater tidal nature. This was MASHCON 2025! Thursday 19/06/2025 After three days of inspiring presentations, knowledge sharing, and in-depth discussions on challenges and solutions, MASHCON 2025 has come to an end. Copyright © Port of Antwerp-Bruges 7th MASHCON conference – conference fees Wednesday 18/12/2024 More than 35 papers are expected to be presented the 7th MASHCON conference, which will be held from 18 to 21 May 2025 in Bruges, Belgium. The MASHCON conferences offer researchers and experts the possibility to discuss the latest developments in research and practice related to ship manoeuvring in shallow and confined water. Pages 1 (current) 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Next › Last » More news More news Fast to Waterinfo.be shallowwater.be Publications