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How to contact the yard, check your papers and settle in for a refit in Vlissingen.

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Arriving

What to do in your first week

Check the work rules

The Government of the Netherlands says that, as a rule, nationals of countries outside the EEA can work in the Netherlands only if their employer has obtained a work permit. Check the rules for your passport.

Work permit typesEmployment permit (TWV) and single permit (GVVA)

Who appliesThe employer

EEA and Swiss nationalsNo work permit needed

Dock walking

Helpful tips before walking the docks

Refit staysWhen yachts come to Vlissingen for refit, crew often stay for several months. (Damen Yachting.)

Two yardsDamen Yachting works from the Vlissingen City yard and the Vlissingen East yard. East is 3 nautical miles from the head office.

Yard securityVlissingen East is a private location and is ISPS port security certified. (Damen Yachting.)

Reception hoursThe Damen Yachting head office reception is open from 8 am to 5 pm Central European Time.

Rules

Work permits, travel and port screening

Work permits

Dutch work permit rules

Nationals of countries outside the EEA can work in the Netherlands only if their employer has obtained a work permit, as a rule. Check the rules for your passport. (Government of the Netherlands.)

Travel

Schengen Area stays

The Netherlands is in the Schengen Area. A holder of a valid residence permit from a Schengen country can be in other Schengen countries for up to 90 days within a 180-day period. The IND page was updated on 16 July 2026. Check the rules for your passport.

Port areas

Certificate of Conduct

North Sea Port says a Certificate of Conduct (VOG) has been required for port areas since 2025. It checks general behaviour and screens for specific criminal offences. Ask your employer whether it applies to your job.

Pay

Crew pay by yacht size

Role	45 to 50 m	70 m and over
Captain	EUR 9,000 to 12,000	EUR 15,000+
First Officer	EUR 4,500 to 6,000	EUR 7,000+
Chief Engineer	EUR 7,000 to 9,500	EUR 8,500+
Chef	EUR 5,500 to 6,500	EUR 8,000+
Bosun / 2nd Mate	EUR 3,200 to 4,000	EUR 5,000+
Chief Stew / Purser	EUR 2,800 to 4,000	EUR 3,000+
Deckhand	EUR 2,800 to 3,500	EUR 3,000+
Stew	EUR 2,200 to 2,500	EUR 2,200 to 2,500

UKSA salary guide 2025, in EUR. The guide does not state the pay period and is not specific to Vlissingen.

Social

Where crew go

Damen Yachting crew events

King's Day celebration, crew dinners, a Christmas celebration and a Halloween night. (Damen Yachting.)

Vlissingen and Middelburg

Restaurants, cafés, sports facilities and outdoor activities. (Damen Yachting.)

Zeeland beaches

Damen Yachting describes wide and clean beaches in the region.

Day trips

Rotterdam and Amsterdam are within easy reach. Bruges, Ghent and Antwerp are a short drive. (Damen Yachting.)

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