The calendar surprises you every day with funny Rotterdam puns, sayings, words and remarkable photos. Well-known and less well-known Rotterdammers have contributed to this tear-off calendar! So start your day every day with a Rotterdam smile or discover a hidden story about our beautiful city. Did you know that Plaswijckpark was founded in 1923 […]
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A Cold War bunker on your doorstep: it is rare in Rotterdam. The Schiebroekselaan has a well-hidden example, located on the side of the Bergweg, near the flower stall. In the XNUMXs, local residents saw the value of this place and ensured that it was preserved. The bunker has been […]
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The Blubber Monster was created at the initiative of the World Port Days. This game will work until the end of November! Discover the secrets of the port of Rotterdam with this interactive route from the Maritime Museum Rotterdam to the Parkkade, full of assignments, games and Augmented Reality. You will learn more about the port of Rotterdam and its professions! […]
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Sometimes after high water or, as happened recently in Limburg, 'wreck wood' sometimes appears on the river. This can be tree stumps, branches or wood from ships. Would the Blubber Monster like wood? Take a quick look at the AR+ symbol to check if you earn a letter!
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Fortunately, less and less plastic is floating in the port of Rotterdam because companies and people take good care of the environment. Would the Blubber Monster like plastic? Check it by using the AR+ symbol at the top right and you may earn a letter!
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With a helicopter you can get people off board very quickly. Fortunately, it never happens in the Port of Rotterdam that people have to be rescued from a ship by a helicopter. Is this the right answer? Quickly check with the AR+ symbol whether you deserve a letter.
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With a boat you can easily and simply remove people from a ship that has run aground. Is this also the fastest option? And if a ship is stranded on a sandbar, what will happen to the rescue ship? Check the answer by pressing the AR+ symbol and see if you have a […]
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This is someone who can make cards. That would be ideal for Pim Pirate who can no longer find his treasure. The Blubber Monster has eaten the treasure map, but can a cartographer create a new map?
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Someone who is always on board probably knows how to make a card yourself, right?! Boatswain is a rank (non-commissioned officer) and a position aboard merchant ships. The boatswain is in charge of the sailors and light sailors. … In many rowing and sailing clubs, the term boatswain is used for that person who is responsible for the […]
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A Water Clerk is someone who forms the connection between the shore and the ship. Examples of the activities of the Water Clerk: – Arranging embarkation of passengers and/or crew members – Arranging travel documents/passes/hotel accommodation/transport of crew changes – Communicating with captains and terminals – Making sure that loading and unloading crews are present on time – Providing sufficient food and […]
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