Port of Den Helder is the pit stop port for logistics services and maintenance for offshore services on the Southern North Sea. For more than 40 years the Port has been an excellent operations and maintenance centre, thanks to high quality and fast service, extensive logistics infrastructure and the presence of a helicopter airport. The very favorable geographical location also offers many opportunities for ship maintenance and fishing. In addition the Port of Den Helder is home to the Royal Netherlands Navy. The region around the Port has a wide range of high-quality (maritime) suppliers, knowledge institutes, data centre and educational institutions.