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                <title>Home</title>
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                <link>https://www.isc-thebridge.com/</link>
                <description>Vrijwilliger worden? For seafarers who want to contact us
please send a whatsapp message to
+31632274725or use our contact form</description>
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                <title>About us</title>
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                <link>https://www.isc-thebridge.com/c-6110374/about-us/</link>
                <description>ABOUT USInternational Seafarers’ Center The Bridge is a non-profit organisation run by volunteers.

- Is a &#039;home away from home&#039; close to the Port of Rotterdam (between harbour no. 5500 and 9890).
- It is situated in a lovely village where seafarers for a couple of hours can be away from the noise of the ship and the harbour.
– We offer free wifi and free coffee and tea.
- We also have second hand books and we offer a variety of souvenirs.
– In the village of Oostvoorne are two supermarkets, several other shops and restaurants (with take away food).
– It is a nice and tranquil place to just relax or go for a walk in the woods. Our opening hours
Monday till Friday from 2.00 pm till 9.00 pm. Saterday from Noon till 5.00 pm.

Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/seamansclubthebridge/

InstagramPlease follow us on https://www.instagram.com/iscthebridge

Linkedin
You can also connect with us through Linkedin</description>
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                <title>Pick-up service</title>
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                <link>https://www.isc-thebridge.com/c-6110206/pick-up-service/</link>
                <description>FREE OF CHARGE TRANSPORTATION
WE HAVE 1 MINI-BUS SO WE CAN TAKE MAXIMUM 8 PASSENGERS EACH RIDE. WE ONLY ARRANGE TRANSPORTATION FROM YOUR VESSEL TO ISC THE BRIDGE IN OOSTVOORNE AND VICE VERSA. IF POSSIBLE, WE TRY TO COMBINE PICK-UPS OF CREWMEMBERS FROM DIFFERENT VESSELS WHEN BERTHED AT THE SAME OR A NEARBY TERMINAL. IN ORDER TO KEEP OUR MINI-BUS CLEAN WE REQUIRE CREWMEMBERS FROM VESSELS BERTHED AT EECV TERMINAL (CALANDKANAAL) AND HBTR, FORMERLY KNOWN AS EMO (MISSISSIPPIHAVEN) TO USE SHOE-COVERS.

REQUEST
IF YOUR VESSEL IS BERTHED WITHIN OUR SERVICE AREA (SEE MAP BELOW), YOU CAN SEND US A REQUEST BY USING OUR CONTACT FORM OR SEND US A MESSAGE VIA WHATSAPP (0031 632274725). PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:∙ Name of your vessel
∙ Berth/terminal
∙ Number of persons requesting pick-up
∙ Preferred time of pick-up

You can also give us a call during our opening hours, as stated on the website. Please coordinate with your fellow crewmembers so only 1 person will communicate with us.

We will check our schedule to see if we can fit your request in, so pick-up service is always subject to our confirmation.

ISPS requirements
In order for crewmembers to smoothly pass security checks at the gate of the terminal (departing and returning), please make sure each crew member has its own original passport and the group needs to have one original crew list, with vessel’s stamp (original so not a copy) and master’s signature (original, not a stamp or a copy).Time ashore
In order to accommodate as many requests as possible, we work on a ‘first in-first out’ based schedule. Subject to our confirmation we work with time-slots for pick-up and departure times and the time a crewmember can spend ashore is approximately 3 hours. We cannot guarantee a certain time a crewmember can be back on board the vessel as this depends on traffic and time to pass the security check at the gate of the terminal.</description>
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                <title>Parcel Service</title>
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                <link>https://www.isc-thebridge.com/c-6450667/parcel-service/</link>
                <description>We bring your parcel free of charge onboard when your ship is berthed in our service-area (between harbour no. 5500 and 9000). You can order online at any official webshop you like.

Due to ISPS regulations we do not deliver parcels onboard sent by a private person.

When you order a parcel please use the following address:
ISC The Bridge, Stationsweg 33, 3233 CS Oostvoorne, The Netherlands
And also mention the name of your ship so we know where to deliver the parcel. Please send a text message to +31632274725 and let us know that you have ordered a parcel.

If you receive a track and trace share this number with us so we can follow your parcel.

This is a free service. We are not liable for any delay, damage or loss of a package.</description>
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                <title>Port Chaplain</title>
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                <link>https://www.isc-thebridge.com/c-6110218/port-chaplain/</link>
                <description>PORT CHAPLAIN
IF YOU WOULD LIKE OUR PORT CHAPLAIN TO VISIT YOU ON BOARD, PLEASE FILL OUT THE CONTACTFORM AND HELENE PERFORS WILL CONTACT YOU FOR SUPPORT OR HELP.She also ca n perform a service onboard.</description>
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                <title>Vrijwilligers</title>
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                <link>https://www.isc-thebridge.com/c-7692445/vrijwilligers/</link>
                <description>Vrijwilligers
Onze vrijwilligers vormen het hart van onze organisatie. Zij zorgen ervoor dat we dagelijks operationeel zijn voor de zeevarenden.De taken van de vrijwilligers zijn divers. Ieder levert vanuit zijn of haar kwaliteiten een bijdrage aan onze missie: Het bevorderen van het welzijn van zeevarenden.

Zo zijn in het bestuur mensen aangeschoven die vanuit ervaring en expertise ervoor zorgen dat de bestuurlijke kant op orde is. Zij worden ondersteund door adviseurs (ook vrijwilligers).
Verder zijn er vrijwilligers die helpen bij klussen die gedaan moeten worden of die een speciale taak op zich nemen (bijvoorbeeld de communicatie).

Het grootste deel van de vrijwilligers is echter actief inzetbaar als host of chauffeur.
Onze hosts (gastheren en gastvrouwen) en chauffeurs zorgen er zes dagen per week voor dat zeevarenden opgehaald worden bij hun schip en dat ze even een paar uur uit de herrie van het schip en de haven zijn.

Hosts
- Eerste contactpersoon met de zeevarenden via whatsapp.
- Zorgt voor de aanmelding van de chauffeur op de terminal.
- Is gastvrouw/gastheer bij aankomst van de zeevarenden in ons &#039;home away from home&#039;.
- Faciliteert de zeevarenden met advies, gratis koffie of thee, een praatje etc.
- Beheersing van de Engelse taal is gewenst.
- Mogelijkheid om zowel middag-, avond- of zaterdagdienst te draaien.
- Mogelijkheid om in de ochtend op scheepsbezoek te gaan.
- Bereidheid om trainingen te volgen om de dienstverlening prettig en veilig te laten verlopen.
- Kan ruim op tijd de beschikbaarheid aangeven door middel van het inzetrooster.

Chauffeurs
- Het ophalen en terugbrengen van zeevarenden in het verzorgingsgebied Europoort, Maasvlakte 1 en Maasvlakte 2.
- In bezit van rijbewijs BE.
- Beheersing van Engelse taal is gewenst.
- Mogelijkheid om zowel middag-, avond-, als zaterdagdienst te draaien.
- Mogelijkheid om in de ochtend op scheepsbezoek te gaan.
- Bereidheid om trainingen te volgen om de dienstverlening prettig en veilig te laten verlopen.
- Bereidheid om veiligheidstesten te doen op diverse terminals.
- Kan ruim op tijd de beschikbaarheid aangeven door middel van het inzetrooster.Al met al een hele groep mensen die zich actief en met passie belangeloos inzet voor het welzijn van de zeevarenden.

Heeft u interesse gekregen om bij ons vrijwilliger te worden?
Loop dan gerust eens binnen en maak een praatje met één van onze vrijwilligers. Zij vertellen graag meer over het prachtige welzijnswerk dat wij met elkaar voor de zeevarenden mogen doen.</description>
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                <title>Media</title>
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                <link>https://www.isc-thebridge.com/c-6110215/media/</link>
                <description>Linkedin - International Seafarers&#039; Center The Bridge
Facebook - International Seafarers&#039; Center The Bridge

In de pers:
https://www.weekbladwestvoorne.nl/nieuws/actueel/221104/the-bridge-zeevarenden-kunnen-hier-weer-even-mens-zijn-
LINQ Media - november 2025 Een thuis ver van huis bij The Bridge. &#039;Wij willen zeevarrders laten voelen dat ze belangrijk zijn&#039;.
Veilig werken op zee - november 2025
RTV Rijnmond - oktober 2025 Zeemannen na weken van boord
Weekblad Westvoorne - 2 november 2025
Rotterdam Port Promotion Council - 27 augustus 2025 The Bridge: Een thuis ver van huis voor zeevarenden
Weekblad Westvoorne - 1 juli 2025
Weekblad Westvoorne - 30 juni 2025
Weekblad Westvoorne - 29 maart 2025
Weekblad Westvoorne - 26 maart 2025
Weekblad Westvoorne - 12 februari 2025
Weekblad Westvoorne - 12 november 2024
Weekblad Westvoorne - 11 november 2024
Weekblad Westvoorne - 14 oktober 2024
Weekblad Westvoorne - 18 september 2024
Weekblad Westvoorne - 30 juni 2024
Weekblad Westvoorne - 13 juni 2024</description>
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                <title>Celebrations</title>
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                <link>https://www.isc-thebridge.com/c-6347334/celebrations/</link>
                <description>June 25 is Day of the Seafarer

Every year on the 25yh of June we honor the seafarers in our home away from home and on their vessels.
In May 2026 we will share our plans for the Day of the Seafarer 2026.
Thank you for your patience.

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                <title>Friends of the bridge</title>
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                <link>https://www.isc-thebridge.com/c-6110209/friends-of-the-bridge/</link>
                <description>FRIENDS OF THE BRIDGEDo you want to be friends with The Bridge and support us and the seafarers?

There are a few options if you want to support us!

☆ Friend (private), yearly donation of €50,-

☆☆ Friend (corporate), yearly donation of €100,-

☆☆☆ Social Partner, yearly donation of €750,-

☆☆☆☆ Sponsor, starting from €2.500,-

As a Friend of The Bridge, your name will be displayed on our “Friends of The Bridge” board in our seafarers’ center.

As a Social Partner, you will receive a certificate of “Social Partner of ISC The Bridge” with the MVO logo, your name will be displayed bigger on our “Friends of The Bridge” board, on our website, and in presentation folders that will be distributed.

As a Sponsor, you will receive all of the above and additional publicity by having your name displayed on our pick-up service van.

Do you want to be a Friend, Social Partner, or Sponsor of ISC The Bridge? Please contact us by e-mail: coordinator@isc-thebridge.com

Thank you in advance and we greatly appreciate your support!

ISC The Bridge is registered at the K.v.K. as:

Stichting International Seafarers Centre. LCO

Stationsweg 33

3233 CS Oostvoorne

K.v.K number - 60436565

Bank account number: NL56RABO - 0191640395

V.A.T. (BTW) number - NL853910145B01

ANBI: - 853910145</description>
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                <title>Stichting ISC-LCO</title>
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                <link>https://www.isc-thebridge.com/c-6113038/stichting-isc-lco/</link>
                <description>Naam Stichting ISC-LCOInternational Seafarers Center - Location Centre Oostvoorne
Fiscaal nummer RSIN 8539.10.145
Contactgegevens Stichting ISC-LCOStationsweg 33, 3233 CS, OostvoorneTel: +31 6 32 27 47 25. Email: info@isc-thebridge.com klik hier voor het contactformulier
Bestuur dhr. L Klok voorzitterdhr. B. Kuipers secretarisdhr. D. Poolen penningmeestervacature algemeen bestuurslidHet bestuur wordt bijgestaan door drie adviseurs en een coördinator, komt minimaal drie keer per jaar bij elkaar en houdt controle op het financiële en verdere beleid van ISC -LCO.
Beloningsbeleid Omschreven in de statuten onder artikel 4 lid 5 en 6. Op verzoek worden de statuten opgestuurd.
Doelstelling Statuten artikel 2 1e paragraaf.Algemeen doel:Stichting ISC-LCO voorziet zonder winstoogmerk in welzijn en ondersteunende diensten en faciliteiten aan zeevarenden van alle nationaliteiten in het havengebied van Rotterdam en ondersteunt alles wat hiervoor bevorderlijk kan zijn.Het stichtingsbestuur bestaat uit vrijwilligers. De Stichting streeft naar samenwerking met alle partijen die betrokken zijn bij het zeemanswelzijn in het Rotterdamse havengebied.De stichting organiseert en faciliteert welzijnszaken direct of met assistentie en medewerking van de organisaties die betrokken zijn bij zeemanswelzijn (zoals de diverse zeemansmissies, etc.).Er is een parttime, betaalde coördinator. Verder wordt er gewerkt met vrijwilligers; anno 2024 ruim 50 personen. De stichting doet aan fonds werving. Dit om de financiële basis steviger te maken en de doeltreffendheid en hoge kwaliteit van de dienstverlening te verzekeren. De stichting ontplooit beperkte zakelijke activiteiten zoals de verkoop van telefoonkaarten, chocolade, souvenirs, toiletartikelen e.d. Enige winst die behaald zal worden met deze activiteiten zal exclusief gebruikt worden voor het ondersteunen van het welzijnsprogramma en de activiteiten van de stichting.Specifieke aandachtsgebieden:Recreatie, ontspanning, communicatie, pastorale zorg, spirituele ondersteuning en kerkdiensten, sociale en culturele interactie, gezondheidszorg en informatie, toerusting en educatie van zowel zeevarenden als vrijwilligers en bestuur.
Ontstaans- geschiedenis Op 8 april 2014 zijn de statuten van de stichting gepasseerd bij de notaris.Verkennende besprekingen werden gevoerd door het bestuur en adviseurs met de Gemeente Westvoorne hetgeen op 28 augustus 2014 heeft geleid tot het tekenen van een intentieovereenkomst tussen de Gemeente Westvoorne en de stichting tot het tzt huren van een ruimte van de Gemeente Westvoorne in Oostvoorne.Verkennende besprekingen werden gevoerd met mogelijke sponsoren van het op te zetten project International Seafarers Center Oostvoorne.Tevens waren enige sponsoren bereid de stichting van een klein startkapitaal te voorzien. Hiermee werd een eerste opzet van de website www.isc-lco.com gerealiseerd.

Statuten Klik hier voor de officiele statuten van de stichting.

ANBI De stichting heeft een ANBI status, dat betekent dat we een Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling zijn. Dit heeft fiscale voordelen voor sponsoren en donateurs. Om de ANBI status te mogen voeren zijn strenge regels opgesteld.
Klik hier voor het ANBI pulblicatieformulier..
KvK Klik hiervoor een uittreksel van deKvK.

Beleidsplan Klik hier voor het beleidsplan 2025 - 2029.

Jaarverslag

Klik hier voor het sociaal verslag 2024.

Financieel verslag

Klik hier voor het financieel verslag 2024.</description>
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                <title>Vacatures</title>
                <guid>https://www.isc-thebridge.com/c-7021001/vacatures/</guid>
                <link>https://www.isc-thebridge.com/c-7021001/vacatures/</link>
                <description>Host
De host is tijdens openingstijden aanwezig op The Bridge, ontvangt de zeevarenden en zorgt dat de chauffeurs de terminals kunnen betreden (meer info).Chauffeur
De chauffeur haalt en brengt de zeevarenden naar hun schip in de Rotterdamse haven in Europoort, Maasvlakte 1 en Maasvlakte 2 (meer info). Bestuurslid:
We zijn nu met 3 bestuursleden, maar we zoeken nog een vierde en vijfde collega, iemand die:∙ affiniteit heeft met de Rotterdamse haven
∙ samen met het dagelijks bestuur verantwoordelijk is voor het reilen en zeilen van The Bridge
∙ de stichting kan vertegenwoordigen bij diverse organisaties die zich ook bezighouden met het zeemanswelzijn, waaronder enkele belangrijke financiële sponsoren
∙ de bekendheid van de stichting bevordert bij plaatselijke overheden, kerken, bedrijfsleven en relevante organen

Contact
Zeemanshuis The Bridge, Stationsweg 33, 3233 CS Oostvoorne.
Wij zijn geopend op werkdagen van 14.00 tot 21.00 uur en op zaterdag van 12.00 tot 17.00 uur. Tijdens openingsuren zijn wij bereikbaar via Whatsapp en telefoon op nummer: +31 6 32 27 47 25. Email: info@isc-thebridge.com</description>
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                <title>Crochet &amp; Knitting Hats.  ( de mutsen club )</title>
                <guid>https://www.isc-thebridge.com/c-7490640/crochet-knitting-hats-de-mutsen-club/</guid>
                <link>https://www.isc-thebridge.com/c-7490640/crochet-knitting-hats-de-mutsen-club/</link>
                <description>Every first Thursday morning of the month, from 10:00 - 12:00 ladies from the local area are knitting or crocheting woolen hats for seafarers.

As a matter of fact, these ladies don&#039;t stop knitting or crocheting after leaving the craft morning at our Seafarers&#039; center. Hundreds of woolen hats have been made by the ladies at their home.

Everybody can join the &quot;mutsenclub&quot;. Please feel free to contact us at: coordinator@isc-thebridge.com to join the club.

Also labels are available to make it a unique ISC The Bridge hat.

The patterns for knitting or crocheting a hat (in dutch) can be found here :

Knitting Pattern Crochet pattern</description>
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                <title>Webshop</title>
                <guid>https://www.isc-thebridge.com/c-6113017/webshop/</guid>
                <link>https://www.isc-thebridge.com/c-6113017/webshop/</link>
                <description>We have Lyca and Three Mobile Sim cards

Lyca covers Europe and the list of countries of Three Mobile you find here

You can order your chocolate online.

You can pay cash onboard in Euro&#039;s or Dollars.</description>
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                <title>Contact</title>
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                <link>https://www.isc-thebridge.com/c-6104323/contact/</link>
                <description>Enter your contact information here.</description>
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                <title>FAQ&#039;s</title>
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                <link>https://www.isc-thebridge.com/c-7737927/faq-s/</link>
                <description>Transportation

We have to be back on board at a certain time when our duty starts. Can you bring us back at a time to be determined by us?
Our free pick-up service is based on time slots which allows you to spend approximately 3 hours ashore so we determine the pick-up and return times to accommodate as many requests as possible during our opening hours. If you have a deadline to be back on board at a certain time, you need to mention that in advance (i.e. at your request for pick-up) so our host can see if such request can be fit in the schedule of time slots. We try to accommodate as much as possible but we cannot guarantee a certain time to be back on board as this also depends on traffic and other time slots already filled.I want to go to the beach/Brielle/Rotterdam/The Hague/Amsterdam, can you arrange that?
Our free pick-up service only arranges transportation from your vessel at a terminal within our service area to ISC The Bridge at Oostvoorne and vice versa. From ISC The Bridge you can travel onwards with public transportation or a taxi at your own expense. We can only assist you with advice about public transportation or provide contact details of local taxi companies. Our free pick-up and return service is based on time slots which allows you to spend approximately 3 hours ashore. If you want to go further away from Oostvoorne and you miss your time-slot for return to the vessel, you have to arrange transportation yourself at your own expense.How long does it take to travel to the beach/Brielle/Rotterdam/The Hague/Amsterdam?
Estimated times below (one-way only) are based on published time tables (public transportation) and distance travelled (car/taxi) and are subject to change in case of traffic jams, exceptional weather conditions or any other unforeseen circumstances.
From Oostvoorne to: Public Transportation By car/taxi
∙ Rockanje beach

10 minutes + walking 10 minutes (6 km)
∙ Brielle (busstation)

14 minutes 8 minutes (6 km)
∙ Rotterdam (central station)

70 minutes 35 minutes (35 km)
∙ The Hague (hollands spoor)

85 minutes 40 minutes (49 km)
∙ Amsterdam (central station)

140 minutes 75 minutes (104 km)

How far is the nearest bus stop from ISC the Bridge?
The nearest bus stop is located at the street named ‘De Ruy’ which is within walking distance (less than 8 minutes) from ISC the Bridge.Can you arrange a taxi for us?
If you want to arrange a taxi at your own expense, we can assist you with contact details of local taxi companies. Beware that a taxi driver needs to comply with ISPS requirements before he will be allowed access to the terminal so you either need to arrange that yourself via vessel’s agent or you need to contact a taxi company that has access to Ship2Port system so they can apply to the agent for approval themselves. On most terminals it is prohibited for crewmembers to walk from the berth to the gate so you need the taxi driver to pick you up from the gangway as the terminals don’t provide shuttle busses for crewmembers.Facilities at Oostvoorne

What kind of shops are at Oostvoorne?
Oostvoorne is a small village with only a few kind of shops:∙ Supermarket
∙ Department store
∙ Drugstore
∙ Bakery
∙ Candy shop
∙ Butcher
∙ Deli (cheese, chocolates, fruits &amp; vegetables)
∙ Fresh Fish
∙ Book shop
∙ Flower shop
∙ Thrift store
∙ Optician
∙ Liquor store
∙ Hardware store

How far are the shops from ISC the Bridge?
Captioned shops are within walking distance (less than 8 minute walk) from ISC the Bridge with the exception of the hardware store which is about 2 kilometres away so about 25 minute walk (one-way).What are the opening times of shops at Oostvoorne?
Most shops open at 9.00 and close at 17.00 or 17.30 with the exception of the supermarket and the hardware store that closes later (20.00 and 21.00)Can I pay with USD in the Netherlands?
The local currency is Euro so shops do not accept USD. If possible within your company, we recommend for the master to arrange cash to master via local agents so crew going ashore can withdraw local currencies at a known exchange rate.Is there an ATM at Oostvoorne?
Yes, within walking distance from ISC the Bridge there is an ATM (yellow). Provided you have a bank or credit card that is accepted, you can withdraw Euro’s from the ATM. Beware that there may be an additional fee from your bank if you withdraw a different currency.

Do shops at Oostvoorne accept bank card or credit card payment?
Most shops accept bank cards and some accept credit cards but not all types of creditcards are accepted. E.g. Visa or Master card are usually accepted but American Express not as much. Maestro bank card is commonly used and accepted

Master card is commonly accepted when shops accept credit card payment

Visa card is commonly accepted when shops accept credit card payment

Beware that there may be an additional fee from your bank if you pay in a different currency.

Which type of restaurants are at Oostvoorne?
Oostvoorne is a small village with a few restaurants.∙ Thai food
∙ Pizza &amp; Pasta
∙ Döner &amp; Shoarma
∙ Lunchroom (sandwiches, soup, salads, meat &amp; fish)
∙ High tea (reservation only)
∙ Diner (soup, salads, meat &amp; fish)
∙ Snackbar (french fries &amp; snacks)

What are the opening times of restaurants at Oostvoorne?
Some restaurants are closed a few days a week but in general, restaurants open for lunch around 11.00. Lunchrooms/coffeeshops close between 17.00 and 18.00. Seated diners close around 22.00. Take-away restaurants usually close earlier, around 20.00 or 21.00.I need to see a doctor/dentist or need a refill of prescribed medication, is that possible at Oostvoorne?
There is a doctor and a dentist and a pharmacy at Oostvoorne but they work on an appointment basis only and as a non-resident you cannot make an appointment just like Dutch residents do. In case of a medical situation, we recommend youto contact the master of your vessel and arrange an appointment via vessel’s agent as they are aware of local regulations and facilities for seafarers. In case a medical emergency happens to a seafarer while visiting ISC the Bridge, we will alert first aid responders and inform the vessel’s agent afterwards.I want to visit a hairdresser, is that possible at Oostvoorne?
There are a few hairdressers at Oostvoorne but they usually work on an appointment basis only so you can always try and ask. If you are lucky and they are not that busy, you might be able to be get a haircut immediately.Are there any tourist attractions at Oostvoorne?

∙ Local Church
Plastered hall church originally dating from before 1349. Only remnants of the walls remained after the fire of 1607, after which the church was rebuilt in 1627 with support from the States of Holland. The church tower then received its onion-shaped spire. Between 1740 and 1770, the interior was modernized: a pulpit with a surrounding wall and the two remaining pews (Louis XV style), the two psalm boards (Louis XVI style), and the eight stained-glass windows from 1744/1745 (restored in 1908 and 1963) were added. The two rear windows were installed in 2000. At that time, the restored Bätz-Friedrichs organ – originally from the Bakenesserkerk in Haarlem – was also put into use. The local church is open for visitors of ISC the Bridge upon request.
∙ Remains of a castle
Located in the middle of the village of Oostvoorne are the remains of medieval motte-and-bailey Burcht ‘Burcht van Voorne’, popularly known as the Jacobaburcht. This special monument is free to visit during opening hours from April 15 to October 31.
∙ Landgoed Mildenburg
The Mildenburg Estate (30 acres) is located in Oostvoorne. For centuries, residents strolled through the landscaped parkland. Straight avenues created a unique structure in the landscape. One of the many entrances to the park is just opposite the street where ISC the Bridge is located.
∙ Vogelobservatiehut Groene Strand
Birdwatching Hut at the so called ‘Green Beach’ which is a nature reserve in Oostvoorne, covering an impressive 94 acres. This area consists of an old beach wall, valleys, thickets, a nature restoration project, and the ‘Oostvoornse meer’ (lake). The beach wall is an old stretch of beach and dune area where the ‘Maas’ River flowed into the sea. The river was dammed by two dams, creating a lake (Oostvoornse meer).
The banks quickly became overgrown with herbs and shrubs. This area is also covered with reeds, home to many songbirds and birds of prey. You can admire these birds through several observation screens in this area, for example, at the bird island in the lagoon. This is about a 2 kilometers walk from ISC the Bridge and on the way over there, you also pass ‘Koepel Zeeburg’.
∙ Koepel Zeeburg (replica)
In the dunes of Oostvoorne, there once stood a small building belonging to the Zeeburgh manor, known as &quot;the belvedere&quot; because of its beautiful view. It was used by the board of the then Voorne water board. In 1732, a new, small stone building with an octagonal floor plan and dome was constructed in the dunes near Koepelweg. The new building was named Koepel Zeeburg. Like many structures along the North Sea coast, the Koepel was demolished in 1942 by order of the German occupying forces. The beautiful, striking building stood in the field of fire of the cannons that were part of the Atlantic Wall.

The dome was rebuilt in 2014. This is about a 1,2 kilometers walk from ISC the Bridge.</description>
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