Companies and WHV e.V. stand united: Letter submitted to the Federal Ministry of Defence

Wilhelmshaven, March 24, 2026 | A strong signal from Wilhelmshaven’s Inner Harbor: The Wilhelmshaven Port Business Association (WHV e.V.) has initiated a petition to safeguard the functionality of the sea lock “4th Entrance” and has now submitted it to the Federal Ministry of Defence.

In the petition, the association points out that the sea lock “4th Entrance” has been operating with limited functionality for years and calls for reliable, long-term secured use of the facility. This is accompanied by the clear expectation that this issue—so important for Wilhelmshaven—will be given priority attention.

An impressive majority of companies in the Inner Harbor have joined the initiative. This broad support highlights the central importance of the sea lock “4th Entrance” for the Wilhelmshaven location—and also demonstrates that local stakeholders are united on this issue.

“The strong unity shows that this is a matter of decisive importance for the entire location. I would like to expressly thank all those involved,” emphasizes Andreas Bullwinkel, President of the Wilhelmshaven Port Business Association (WHV e.V.).