Assens

1. Assens pilot boarding (description) Pilot boards55°17.7′N 009°52.1′E

Size limits

LOA 130m, beam 20m, draught 6.8m.

Water density

1007.

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. Note: Storms between NE and NW after W gales can raise water level by up to 1.4m; storms between S and W can lower it by 1.0m.

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

Approach

Approach through a dredged channel from the SE end of Bago Sund on a S course on the line of Assens Havn Leading Lights which are shown in the S part of the harbour. The lights, 390m apart, are exhibited from beacons with red triangular topmarks; front beacon point up, rear beacon point down. In line bearing 171.5° they lead through the entrance channel, 32m in width, and dredged to a depth of 7.0m.

Anchorages

W of Assens.

Restrictions

Depth at the harbour entrance is 6.8m (max draught of 7.0m for Outer Harbour). Port can be inaccessible during severe winters when the Little Belt may be frozen.

Speed is restricted to a maximum of 4kts.

Tugs

Available by arrangement.

Charts and publications

BA 3465. Admiralty Pilot NP18, NP286(2).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

There is no demand for an ETA by Port Authorities. ETA messages should be passed to the ship's agent who will relay it to relevant parties (port, stevedores, work gangs, etc). Pilot requires ETA at boarding point 24, 12 and 4 hours prior to arrival.

Communications

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: Port Ch: 16, 12, 13.

Pilot vessel: Ch 16, 12, 13, 71.

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

Customs allowances: One bottle of spirits and 200 cigarettes per person are allowed. If quantities in excess of the allowance are found the penalty is a fine. The size of the fine depends on the amounts in excess of allowances.

Clearance is handled by the agent but Customs Officers may board at any time to check the validity of the documents handed to the agent.

Immigration: There are no restrictions for crew. Passengers of nationalities which require a visa are only allowed transit in Denmark for 36 hours.

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

Repairs

Available.

Dry docks

There are 2 floating docks:

Dock No 1 is capable of accommodating vessels up to 80m in length, beam 15m and has a lifting capacity 1,350t.

Dock No 2 is capable of accommodating vessels up to 80m in length, beam 14m and has a lifting capacity 1,200t.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Stores: available.

Bunkering: Available.

Medical

Odense University Hospital, 43.3km.

Crew change

Crew change is possible by arrangement with agent.

Transport

Nearest airport: Hans Cristian Andersen Airport, 42.7km (domestics only).

Nearest railway: Odense, 38km (passenger).

Nearest motorway: 20km.

Working hours

Mon-Fri 0700-1530hrs. Weekend work can be arranged.

Where it is

Assens is located on the W coast of Funen, on the Little Belt.

The port

The port is usually open all year and remains ice free, except for the hardest winters. The port harbour has 3 basins and an outer and inner quay.

Loading and discharging normally takes place in the N Harbour.

Where does the pilot board at Assens?

The pilot boards at Assens pilot boarding (description), 55°17.7′N 009°52.1′E.

What time zone is Assens in?

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

What is the water density at Assens?

1007.

Which load line zone is Assens 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 Assens?

Port State Control at Assens: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Assens?

The UN/LOCODE of Assens is DKASN.

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