Ahus

1. Ahus pilot boarding Pilot boards55°54.9′N 014°28.8′E

Size limits

LOA 109.19m, beam 16.0m, 5,917DWT.

Water density

1000.

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

Nil.

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

Approach

The waterway channel has a length of 1.2nm, width 70m and depth of 8.5m. However, silting may reduce the depth.

Main channel:

Bakoren Leading Lights:

Front light (red triangle on white framework tower, 6.0m in height, 55°56.6'N 014°20.5'E) visible on leading line only.

Rear light (similar structure, elevation 15m, 830m WNW of front light).

The leading line lies in the white sector (288.5°-290.5°) of the rear light.

From the vicinity of the Taggen Lightbuoy (E cardinal) marking Taggen, a shoal patch also marked by another buoy (E cardinal), the alignment (289.5°) of these light leads WNW through the channel, passing:

NNE of Pallagrund (4.5nm ESE), a shoal patch marked by a buoy.

S of a buoy (S cardinal) 3.5nm E, then N of Brodena (3.0nm E) marked by a buoy (N cardinal). Then, between lightbuoy and a buoy (lateral) (2.25nm ENE) the latter marking Tiofotsgrundet, a shoal patch on the N side of the channel, then to the alignment of:

Revhaken Leading Light:

The alignment 245.5° of these lights leads 1.0nm WSW of the entrance channel through a channel marked by buoys and lightbuoys (lateral) passing between Laxoren, a rocky shoal area 1.25nm ENE of the harbour entrance, and Wilsthiregrund, as hoal patch 1.75nm E of the harbour entrance.

Entrance Leading Lights:

Front Light (red triangle on framework mast) (55°55.7'N 014°19.3'E).

Rear Light (red triangle on silo, 265m from front light).

The alignment 275.25° of these lights leads 1.25nm W to the entrance, in a channel marked by lightbuoys and buoys (lateral) and with a swept depth of 8.0m.

Approach from SSE:

The alignment (348°) of the following marks joins the main channel 1.0nm E of Pallagrund, passing E of Botildas Knall (55°49'0N 014°30.5'E)

Front mark, Lagerholmen Lighthouse

Rear mark, W side of Ifoklack (56°08'N 014°25'E).

Secondary channel:

Local knowledge is required for this channel which is entered from the S in the vicinity of Knuven (55°47.7'N 014°24.2'E), a shoal patch 0.85nm SSE of the harbour entrance. Then the track leads NNW for approx 9.0nm to join the main channel 1.25nm E of the harbour entrance, passing:

E of Sanket (7.5nm SSE), W of Botildas Knall (9.0nm SE), E of Kiviksbredan (6.0nm SSE) marked on its E limits by a buoy (E cardinal), W of Stupet (3.5nm SE). Then, between Ullersgrund (2.75nm SE) marked by a buoy (port hand) and Branta Knalln (3.0nm SE), ENE of Stenklintarna (1.75nm) ESE, marked by a buoy (port hand), then 0.7nm NW to join the main channel.

Anchorages

Anchorage may be obtained, S of the approach channels and clear of leading lines, either 1.25nm E of the harbour entrance in a depth of 10.0-17.0m or 0.8nm ESE of the entrance in depths of 5.5-8.0m.

Restrictions

Maximum permitted draught in the channel is 7.6m but silting can reduce this draught.

Tugs

A tug is available.

Charts and publications

BA 2856. Admiralty Pilot NP19, NP286(2).

Communications

VHF: Ch 16, 12, 13. Pilots Ch 13.

Documents

For clearance of the vessel: Ships Clearance Declaration Form to be completed.

Previously mentioned documents to be distributed by port agent to involved authorities. Any special forms needed will be provided by port agent.

Cargo documentation: Documents are supplied either by port agent, shippers or consignee.

Early Departure procedures can be arranged at any time through port agent.

Health

Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates issued.

Customs and immigration

No special local regulations, national rules are valid. Crew members may retain 1 litre of alcoholic beverages and 200 cigarettes, out of bond, for their own consumption. Offenders will be prosecuted.

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

Designated Authority: Swedish Maritime Administration/Swedish Maritime Safety Inspectorate.

Address: SE-601 78, Norrkoping, Sweden.

Tel: +46 11 191000

Fax: +46 11 101949

Email: [email protected]

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

Repairs

Minor repairs available only.

Dry docks

No drydock.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkers: Available at the quay.

Stores: Available

Medical

Nearest hospital: Provitae, 2.0km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Kristianstad Airport AB, 20.6km.

Nearest railway: Fjalkinge station, 16.3km.

Working hours

Normally Mon-Fri 0700-1600hrs.

Where it is

Ahus stands on the N bank at the mouth of Helge a, 16nm N of Stenshuvud.

The port

The port is a medium sized commercial harbour with good facilities for handling bulk and general cargoes. Principal exports include grain, stone and timber. Principal imports include fertilisers, gypsum and grain. Bulk handling accounts for 60 per cent of the total volume handled. The port also handles container.

Where does the pilot board at Ahus?

The pilot boards at Ahus pilot boarding, 55°54.9′N 014°28.8′E.

What time zone is Ahus in?

Local time at Ahus 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 Ahus?

The deepest berth listed is at Bulk Terminal: 7.60 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Ahus?

1000.

Which load line zone is Ahus 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 Ahus?

Port State Control at Ahus: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Ahus?

The UN/LOCODE of Ahus is SEAHU.

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