Construction of Maasvlakte 2 in Rotterdam is well underway. As the borders of the Netherlands extend further into sea, ships deliver rock to create new sea walls. https://www.swzonline.nl/download/59[The downloadable PowerPoint presentation] shows one of these deliveries taking place guided by the tugboat Smit Schelde. It also shows the current situation and shipping routes of Maasvlakte 2 and how these will change in the future.
Pictures by Peter Kalkman and Rob van Hulst
PowerPoint by kappiekeesm, January 2011
Music by Santana – Samba Pa Ti
