Aabenraa

1. Aabenraa Pilot boards55°02.0′N 009°30.8′E

Size limits

LOA 189.98m, beam 32.2m, draught 10.75m, 50,973DWT.

Water density

1015.

Load line zone

Summer Zone for ships over 100m in length and Winter Zone for ships of 100m or less in length. Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Tides

Tide is insignificant. Strong winds from NE to E may raise the water level approx 1.5m. Strong winds from SW'ly directions may lower the water level approx 1.0m.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Approach

The fairway is marked on both sides with buoys. From the Aabenraa Fjord, a dredged channel approx 1,000m in length and 11.0m in depth leads to the port. The min width between the 11m contours is 120m.

Leading lights: Front: Green light, red triangle, point up, on a grey framework tower, 14m in height, (55°02.4'N 009°25.7'E).

Rear: Red triangle point down on a grey framework tower, 20m in height, 160m farther NW.

The alignment (320.25°) of these lights situated on Sonderjyllandskajen, leads NW for approx 0.5nm through the dredged channel.

Leading lights: Front: Red light, grey framework mast on tower, 9m in height, (55°02.9'N 009°25.7'E).

Rear: Grey framework mast on tower, 18m in height, 230m farther N.

The alignment (350.25°) of these lights, situated at the head of Nyhaven, leads N through the inner part of the dredged channel to the N part of the harbour.

Lights in line: The SE limit of the dredged area in the approach to the tanker terminal is indicated by the alignment (027°) of a pair of lights (white wooden posts, 50m apart, each surmounted by a white cross), situated close E of the tanker terminal.

Anchorages

The Aabenraa Fjord has good holding ground and is well protected. There is a deep water anchorage for large vessels 2nm ENE of Knudshoved.

Tugs

Tug service is provided by private companies and is requested through the agent. One 450hp tug is permanently stationed at the port. Larger tugs are available at 24 hours notice.

Charts and publications

BA 901. Danish 151, 152, 159, 180. Dan Pilot Vol 1 and 2. Admiralty Pilot NP18, NP286(2).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

To be advised to agent 14, 7, 3, 2 and 1 day, 12 and 6 hours prior to arrival.

Communications

Radio: Messages via Lyngby Radio, VHF Ch 16 and 07, Tel: +45 80 60 40 20. For Inmarsat use Atlantic East satellite.

Harbour Control: Ch 16, 12, range 3nm.

Tugs: Ch 16, 12, range 10nm.

Dan Pilot:

VHF: Ch 87

24hrs duty telephone: +45 63 25 66 66

Email: [email protected]

Darnish Pilot Service A/S:

VHF: Ch 16 and 12

24hrs duty telephone: +45 75 91 44 96

Email: [email protected]

Port of Aabenraa:

Tel: +45 74 62 25 14

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.aabenraahavn.dk

Notice of readiness

NOR should be tendered in accordance with Charter Party terms.

Documents

No other special forms are required.

Health

Pratique is not required for Danish ports. Agent may request a Maritime Declaration of Health from the Master.

Ship Sanitation Control Certificate and Exemption Certificates can be renewed in large ports.

Customs and immigration

Told og Skat Sonderborg, Padborg department. Agent to perform Customs duties. Customs Control Officers board from time to time for checking of cabins.

Customs allowance is 1 bottle of spirit, 200 cigarettes, unlimited wine which counts as a 3 day ration. After spending 3 days in port, Customs may be approached for fresh rations to be handed out.

Notices and regulations

The port is open day and night and the speed limit is 4kts.

Port State Control here: Paris MOU.

Running now: the Paris and Tokyo MOU concentrated inspection campaign on cargo securing, 1 September to 30 November 2026. Its questions are published: the questionnaire.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Danish Coastal Authority.

Position: Senior Project Manager.

Address: Postboks 131, DK-7620, Lemvig, Denmark.

Tel: +45 99 63 63 63.

Fax: +45 99 63 63 99.

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.maritimsikring.dk

For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available, can be requested at all quays.

Bunkering: Available by barge, road tanker or pipeline. Min of 24 hours notice required. All grades of fuel available.

Stores: Provisions available.

Medical

Hospital 7km from Aabenraa.

Transport

Nearest airport: Vojens 25km, 5-6 domestic flights per day to Copenhagen, Soenderborg 35km, 4-5 domestic flights per day to Copenhagen.

Nearest railway: Goods: Aabenraa. Passengers: Rodekro, 6km from port area, connected by shuttle buses from Aabenraa Bus Terminal.

Working hours

Normally Mon-Thu, 0700-1530hrs and Fri 0700-1500hrs, overtime is available. Meal breaks 0900-0915hrs, 1200-1230hrs, 1445-1500hrs.

Where it is

Aabenraa is situated on the E coast of Jylland (Jutland) at the head of Aabenraa Fjord, approx 25nm from Haderslev.

The port

The port is one of the deepest commercial harbours in ther west part of the Baltic.

The port is ice free, well sheltered with three basins and the deepest commercial port in the W part of the Baltic.

Aabenraa is centrally positioned near the large harbours of N Europe and only 25km from the Danish/German frontier.

One of Denmark's bigger public ports. Aabenraa has approx 2km of quay area, together with two tanker jetties, a Ro-Ro terminal and water depths up to 11.0m.

The port handle most all types of goods, particularly specialized in handling bulk such as shards, gravel, biomass, lime and pulp as well as project goods such as offshore wind turbine blades and other components for the wind turbine industry and the offshore sector.

Traffic

Approx 1,900,000t of cargo and 350 vessels handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Aabenraa?

The pilot boards at Aabenraa, 55°02.0′N 009°30.8′E.

What time zone is Aabenraa in?

Local time at Aabenraa is UTC+1. Clocks go to UTC+2 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+1 on 31 Oct 2027.

What is the maximum draft at Aabenraa?

The deepest berth listed is at Tanker Terminal: 10.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Aabenraa?

1015.

Which load line zone is Aabenraa in?

Summer Zone for ships over 100m in length and Winter Zone for ships of 100m or less in length.

Who carries out Port State Control at Aabenraa?

Port State Control at Aabenraa: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Aabenraa?

The UN/LOCODE of Aabenraa is DKAAB.

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