The Hague City Council has recently adopted the Scheveningen Port Vision 2025–2050. This officially establishes the course for the future development of Scheveningen’s harbor: Scheveningen will remain a true working harbor, where fishing, water sports, maritime industry, innovation, and sustainability come together in harmony. Now that the vision has been adopted, the municipality, together with the port authorities, can proceed with the development and implementation of the Port Program.
Alderwoman Saskia Bruines (Economic Development) is pleased that real steps can now be taken: “With the adoption of the Port Vision, we have set a clear course for the long term together with the port authorities. This provides direction and confidence. Now we can truly get started on a future-proof Scheveningen port, where employment, innovation, and sustainability go hand in hand.”
No homes in the harbor
The Port Vision outlines a clear development direction for the three port areas. In the first port, fishing will remain firmly anchored, and further development initiatives like North Sea Experience will be explored. The second port will continue to focus on recreation, water sports, and small-scale maritime activities. In the third port, the emphasis is on innovative businesses and safety. New housing development in the port is excluded.
One of the first concrete ambitions is the development of an innovation hub in the historic fish auction building, where companies are working on technologies for the “blue economy.” Maritime industry is already consciously choosing Scheveningen. Lobster Robotics will move to the port in early 2026 to develop and test underwater drones for offshore applications. Demcon Unmanned Systems opened a new office in the port in 2024 for unmanned vessels that use sensors to collect data for safety and other maritime purposes.
Collaboration remains the starting point
Just as in developing the vision, collaboration is central to the next phase. The municipality is using a fixed consultation structure and a single point of contact for the port, ensuring that stakeholders remain closely involved in the further development and decision-making process. Based on this, the coming period will see the development of an implementation agenda, detailing steps, priorities, and potential projects.
Text & Image: Gemeente Den Haag
Translation to English: The Hague Online