Eemshaven is a transhipment port located in the Groningen municipality of Het Hogeland and is the largest seaport in the Northern Netherlands. It is located on the western bank of the Eems estuary, an arm of the sea where the Eems flows into the North Sea. The Eemshaven is managed by Groningen Seaports. The Eemshaven plays an important role in the energy supply of the Netherlands. There are gas and coal-fired power stations and one of the largest onshore wind farms in Europe.

Below is a selection of photos taken during a visit to Eemshaven on February 19 2017. Click on a small photo for a larger view, then select the next one with the cursor keys or the arrows on either side of the photo.