PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Asnaesvaerkets Havn
Pilot
updated May 2010Pilotage is compulsory and available from Kalundborg.
Pilot exemptions available for vessels of less than 5,000DWT, where the Master has called at the pier 5 times, on the same vessel, within the last 6 months.
Key data
updated Sep 2022Size limits
LOA 290m, beam 50m, draught 12.9m, 180,000DWT.
Water density
1005-1021.
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
The difference between the average high tide and average low tide is approx 0.3m above the daily level. Gales from the NW can give a rise of 1.3m above the daily level, a gale from the SE can result in a fall of 0.9m, below the daily level. A current setting NE can be experienced at the W coal pier.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asnaes Power Station | 12.90 m | 290 m | 3 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Nov 2017Approach
Channel width 80m, water depth 13.5m.
To enter the fjord in the deepest water, vessels should leave Route "T" 1nm after passing Rosnaes Puller Lighthouse and steer for Kalundborg Cathedral bearing 109°. This course leads, in a least depth of 15m, between the bank which extends 1nm S of Rosnaes Puller Lighthouse and a lightbuoy (N cardinal) marking a shoal, with depths from 11.2m to 11.9m, which lies between 1.75nm and 2.25nm S of the Lighthouse. When the right hand edge of Asnaes Peninsula bears 153°, vessels should steer for Asnaesvaerket directional lights, exhibited from grey framework towers, 10m in height and 20m apart, both of which show white in a sector, 20m in width, around the channel centre line (bearing 116.5°), which leads to the entrance to Kalundborg Havn. When N of white sector, 20m in width, the S light shows green and the N light continues to show white, and again, further S of this sector both lights show green.
From the entrance to Kalundborg Havn vessels should alter course onto the alignment of Kalundborg leading lights, 090.75°, exhibited at the head of the fjord, from framework towers with red triangle daymarks, this alignment leads through the dredged channel, 100m in width, from a position about 1nm W of the front light as required for berthing at Asnaesvaerkets Havn.
Anchorages
Anchorage can be obtained 4-5nm WNW of the oil pier. Full information regarding anchorage can be supplied by the pilot.
Restrictions
The pier is open for navigation day and night except when restricted due to special weather conditions.
Tugs
Tugs are available from Svitler Towage Co, the number of tugs required can be arranged with the pilot.
Vessels which call at the pier without tug assistance, must reduce their speed to an absolute minimum. Before this, a test astern manoeuvre must have been made to ensure that the vessel can move astern satisfactorily.
Charts and publications
BA 9287, Admiralty Pilot NP18, NP286(2).
Reporting before arrival
updated Sep 2010Communications
Lyngby Radio (the only coast radio station in Denmark) is recommended for passing messages. The station works throughout 24 hours.
Inmarsat communication is possible.
VHF: Pilots and Port: Ch 16, 09 and 12.
Notice of readiness
NOR should be tendered in accordance with Charter Party terms.
Health
Pratique is not required for Danish ports. Agent may request a Maritime Declaration of Health from the Master.
Ship Sanitation Control and Exemption Certificates can be renewed in large ports.
Customs and immigration
A list of tobacco and spirits must be presented to Customs, stating the vessel and crew's supply on arrival.
Flags
Non gas free vessels must display Interco flag "B" by day and a red light at night, visible all round the horizon.
Notices and regulations
According to Order No 472 of 21st Dec 1978 by the Ministry of Commerce, lightering of tankers and bulk carriers must only take place at position 55°42.0'N 010°59.8'E and within a radius of 300m.
When tankers lighter in Kalundborg Fjord, other vessels must pass the area with caution at slow speed.
On request the Master shall provide the discharge/loading records of the last 10 cargoes. Any tank or hatch cleaning that has taken place after discharge of the previous cargo has to be reported to the Asnaes Power Station.
Inspections
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
Port services
updated Sep 2022Repairs
Repairs and other work that immobilises the vessel must not be carried out without written approval from the Inspector of the Asnaes Power Station.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Can be ordered through the agent with a rate of approx 7tph.
Bunkering: Available by barge or road tanker.
Medical
Nearest hospital: Slagelse Sygehus, 38.2km.
Transport
Nearest airport: Kalundborg Airport, 13.6km.
Nearest railway: Kalundborg St, 4.4km.
Working hours
Work is carried out throughout 24 hours.
About Asnaesvaerkets Havn
updated Sep 2022Where it is
Asnaesvaerkets Havn is located on the W coast of Sjaelland.
The port
Asnaes Power Station uses wood chip for production of energy, but for greater flexibility the station's boilers can also be fired with oil.
Traffic
Approx 900,000t of cargo handled annually.
Questions about Asnaesvaerkets Havn
What are the pilot arrangements at Asnaesvaerkets Havn?
Pilotage is compulsory and available from Kalundborg.
What time zone is Asnaesvaerkets Havn in?
Local time at Asnaesvaerkets Havn 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 Asnaesvaerkets Havn?
The deepest berth listed is at Asnaes Power Station: 12.90 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Asnaesvaerkets Havn?
1005-1021.
Which load line zone is Asnaesvaerkets Havn 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 Asnaesvaerkets Havn?
Port State Control at Asnaesvaerkets Havn: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Asnaesvaerkets Havn?
The UN/LOCODE of Asnaesvaerkets Havn is DKASV.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Asnaesvaerkets Havn say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.
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