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LangsZij

Gemeenschap voor vrouwen in de binnenvaart, met steun, kennisdeling en zichtbaarheid, zodat jij sterker staat in je werk.

A compact, high-tech chart table corner inside an inland vessel’s living and planning area, styled in photographic realism. A large, unfolded inland waterway chart lies on a smooth, light-oak tabletop, weighted by a sleek brass divider and modern tablet displaying a digital map. Nearby, a stainless-steel thermos and a neatly closed logbook rest on the surface, alongside a small LED lamp casting a warm, focused pool of light. Outside the small rectangular porthole, the blurred hint of moving water and a distant riverbank can be seen. The surrounding built-in cabinetry is pale wood with clean lines, creating a functional yet homely atmosphere. Shot from a slightly elevated angle, the composition feels intimate, ordered, and highly professional, ideal for a binnenvaart planning context.
The wheelhouse interior of a contemporary inland barge, photographed from the doorway with sharp, documentary-style realism. A sleek, dark-grey console stretches across the image, packed with illuminated navigation screens, radar displays, and neatly labeled switches, all set against varnished wood paneling. A large, slightly curved windshield reveals a blurred view of a broad river ahead, with green banks on either side. Diffused daylight pours in, creating subtle reflections on the glass surfaces and casting gentle shadows beneath the instruments. The atmosphere feels calm, controlled, and highly professional. The composition centers the helm station, using a slightly elevated angle to show the full layout of controls, emphasizing the sophistication and safety of modern binnenvaart operations without any human presence.

Over LangsZij

LangsZij is ontstaan uit de wens om vrouwen in de binnenvaart zichtbaar te maken, elkaar te laten ontmoeten en kennis te delen. We staan voor gelijkwaardigheid, veiligheid, professionele groei en ruimte voor ieders verhaal, aan wal én aan boord.

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Het team

An organized workstation on the aft deck of an inland tanker, meticulously arranged for maintenance. The scene shows a sturdy stainless-steel workbench bolted to the deck, covered with neatly aligned tools, coiled hoses, and labeled safety gear in bright red and yellow. The deck itself is painted non-slip grey with clearly marked walkways and railings, all perfectly clean and well cared for. Late-afternoon sunlight casts a warm glow across the metal surfaces, creating crisp, elongated shadows that suggest ongoing work. The atmosphere is disciplined and competent. Shot at a slightly low angle with photographic realism, the composition emphasizes lines of railings and piping receding into the background, giving a strong sense of order and professionalism in binnenvaart operations.

Aarav Sharma

CEO

Schipper en oprichter, verbindt vrouwen op het water met training, events en een luisterend oor.

An overhead, photographic view of an inland container terminal dedicated to river shipping. Neatly stacked multicolored containers form geometric patterns along a concrete quay, each block sharply defined. A wide, calm river flows alongside, where a long, low-profile inland container vessel is moored parallel to the shore, secured with taut mooring lines and surrounded by bright safety bollards. Late-morning sunlight creates distinct yet soft shadows, accentuating the organized layout without harsh contrast. The mood is efficient and businesslike, emphasizing logistics and structure. The composition uses a bird’s-eye perspective to show the full relationship between vessel, quay, and containers, providing clarity and a sense of scale that underscores the strategic role of binnenvaart in professional freight transport.

Mateo García

CTO

Ervaren stuurvrouw en mentor, deelt kennis over werk-privébalans, veiligheid en loopbaan in de binnenvaart.

A broad, modern inland cargo vessel moored alongside a quiet European canal, its steel hull painted in deep blue and white with subtle weathering that shows years of reliable service. Heavy mooring lines stretch from polished bollards to sturdy shore posts on a clean, well-maintained quay with neatly coiled ropes and safety fenders. Soft early-morning light reflects off the calm water, creating shimmering patterns along the waterline. The mood is professional and focused, suggesting the start of a working day. Captured at eye level with photographic realism, the composition follows the rule of thirds, with the vessel dominating the frame and the distant riverbank and low industrial buildings gently blurred to create depth without distraction.

Zuri Ndlovu

Engineer

Ondernemer in logistiek, bouwt bruggen tussen rederijen en vrouwelijke professionals en stimuleert eerlijke kansen.

A serene, photographic nighttime scene of an inland cargo vessel navigating a wide river near a quiet industrial port. The ship’s deck lights and wheelhouse windows cast soft white and amber reflections across the dark, gently rippled water. On the shore, minimalistic silhouettes of cranes and warehouses line the horizon, accented by a few distant red and green navigation lights. The sky is a deep navy blue with faint cloud textures, illuminated by a subtle glow from the unseen city beyond. The mood is focused yet tranquil, conveying the continuous nature of binnenvaart work. Captured from a low riverside vantage point with a long exposure feel, the composition highlights light trails on the water and crisp detail on the vessel, reinforcing a modern, professional atmosphere.

Leila Haddad

Ontwerper

Communicatie-expert én matroos, zorgt dat verhalen van vrouwen aan boord zichtbaar worden in de sector.

Beoordelingen

A close-up, photographic view of a heavy-duty inland shipping lock gate as water churns and swirls below. Massive dark steel doors, streaked with rust-orange patina and algae-green stains, frame the lower portion of the image. Yellow safety railings and neatly aligned bollards run along the lock wall, built from weathered concrete bearing marks of decades of passing vessels. Overcast daylight provides even, diffused lighting that accentuates texture in the metal and stone without harsh shadows. The mood is industrious and powerful, evoking respect for the scale of binnenvaart infrastructure. Shot from a slightly elevated side angle with strong depth of field, the composition leads the viewer’s eye along the lock toward the distant, softly blurred river beyond.

Aya Nakamura

Dankzij LangsZij vond ik collega-schippers om mee te sparren over bemanning, planning en gezin. Ik voel me eindelijk gezien als professional én moeder in de binnenvaart.

A compact, high-tech chart table corner inside an inland vessel’s living and planning area, styled in photographic realism. A large, unfolded inland waterway chart lies on a smooth, light-oak tabletop, weighted by a sleek brass divider and modern tablet displaying a digital map. Nearby, a stainless-steel thermos and a neatly closed logbook rest on the surface, alongside a small LED lamp casting a warm, focused pool of light. Outside the small rectangular porthole, the blurred hint of moving water and a distant riverbank can be seen. The surrounding built-in cabinetry is pale wood with clean lines, creating a functional yet homely atmosphere. Shot from a slightly elevated angle, the composition feels intimate, ordered, and highly professional, ideal for a binnenvaart planning context.

Mateo García

De online bijeenkomsten geven praktische tips over contracten en veiligheid. Maar vooral: ik heb nu een netwerk waarop ik kan terugvallen als het spannend wordt.