On the 3rd of December 2014, Rentel nv introduced a request to change the permit and authorisation for the construction and exploitation of cables for the Rentel offshore windfarm in the Belgian part of the North Sea.

There have been several recent infringements by Dutch fishermen in Belgian wind farm zones, where it is forbidden to sail and fish. Belgium cannot enforce sanctions on these fishermen because the matter falls under the competence of the flag state.