Maritime and Coastal Services

Who is MDK?

The Agency for Maritime Services and Coast (MDK) ensures safe and smooth maritime traffic around the clock, from open sea to the quay in the ports of Flanders. MDK is responsible for protecting the coast and the hinterland from the forces of the sea, storm surges, and flooding. MDK organizes passenger transport over water at various locations in Flanders, and with the ferry services and DeWaterbus, you can easily cross the water.

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Step aboard with our VR experience!
Are you curious about what happens at sea? How do large container ships get into the harbor? The North Sea is one of the busiest bodies of water in the world. To ensure safe and smooth maritime traffic, many parties work together. We’d love to explain more!

Explore the maritime training options!
Are You Waterproof (AYW) offers you a sea of opportunities. For every ambition, we’ll guide you to the appropriate training. Able Seaman, engineer, skipper, officer, or captain?

Project Olivia
The maritime sector offers the most fascinating and diverse workplaces. It gives you the opportunity to build a career and showcase your talents. The only thing our sector is missing is more women. We want to inspire all the Olivias (and Juliets, Ellas, and Renées) of today and tomorrow to choose a career by the water.