EVdB-Newsletter 16-2022

Construction jetties hotel ships in Vogelgrun on the Grand Canal d'Alsace
There were doubts about the space available to turn around with a 180-meter ship. Asked if France
also has a guideline of 1.2 for available space needed for that. This was not known but could be told
that trial and error had shown that it should not be a problem. The hotel barges will be allowed a
maximum of 2 wide at the new berth. That leaves the whole thing 10 meters within the fairway (2 x
11.40).
Garzweiler abstraction of water to the Rhine
Withdrawal with maximum 2.4 cm. at highest water level.
At low water level no abstraction is made. Filling the old
coal mine takes 45 to 50 years. First they wanted to do this
over a period of 40 years but the effect on shipping was too
great. Working group has asked that all extractions be
monitored. ICBR seems to have an overview but it is not
complete.
Agreed Low River Levels
An agreed value for the OLR was established in 2012. Now it needs to be re-established (10 years).
Decision for committee has been prepared. The value will not change and remains 7.33 at a 1000 cub
discharge. Means 6 inches less. The past two years this was substantially higher and was around 10
centimetres or more.
Determination of required berths along the Rhine
The formula calculation actually shows that in the Netherlands, after commissioning overnight
harbour Spijk that there are enough berths. Germany and the Netherlands still have to meet to jointly
test the formula. This will take place in early January following the conference on low water. There
are some doubts about the formula. First impression, it is not entirely conclusive. All moorings will be
in Euris and on there is also the occupancy rate visible. In fact, Euris is analogous to BLIS. Reservations
are not an issue for the time being. Asked to also strive for inclusion of private moorings in Euris. Here
a discussion arose about "private" moorings. These are berths in ports and/or at municipalities
without any loading or unloading activities taking place there. We know this in the Netherlands but
whether this is also the case in Germany needs to be investigated further. In addition to occupancy
rates and berths, facilities will eventually be included in Euris. Think of car moorings, shore power etc.
Construction of moorings along the French Upper Rhine
Discussed moorings. Now a study has been done in which the need has been mapped. There will be 2
moorings whereby the locations will preferably be in the vicinity of Markolsheim and Ottmarsheim.
They will be well-equipped places with shore power, car drop-off points, water, garbage disposal, etc.
Now the plans must be worked out further and funds released. At the earliest the ground will be dug
in 2024 and tenders can be put out in 2023/2024 (depending on finances).
Equipping berths with shore power
New document with experiences of business explained. The focus here is unity. What
can the CCNR do to support, accelerate or coordinate the action plan Shore power at
berths. Indicated that an initiative exists in the Netherlands called the "Shore Power
Collective". Stated that it would be nice if the CCNR recommended connection to the
countries.
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