Ballen

Size limits

Draught 3.5m, beam 9m, LOA 85m.

Tides

Tidal range is approximately 0.6m.

Abnormal water levels: Winds between W and NW can raise water level by up to 0.8m; winds between SE and S can lower it by the same amount.

Approach

Directions for entering harbour:

Leading lights: Front Lights (red and green triangles on twin grey structures, point up, 5.0m in height) (55°47.8'N 010°31.9'E), at ferry berth on central mole.

Rear light (white triangle, point down) (47m farther SE).

The alignment (130°) of the Rear Light seen midway between the twin front lights, shown when ferries are expected, leads SE through the harbour entrance, marked by lights (red metal post, and green metal post, each 2.0m in height) on the N and S moles respectively, to the ferry berth, which is marked by a light in fog or poor visibility when ferries are expected.

The entrance to the harbour has a depth of 5.2m.

Anchorages

Anchorage can be obtained on N and S of the harbour.

Charts and publications

BA 2590. Admiralty Pilot NP18, NP286(2).

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

Where it is

Ballen is situated about 3nm N of Lushage.

The port

The harbour layout consists of an outer harbour, protected by 2 breakwaters, leading to an inner harbour comprising a small fishing harbour, with 2 small basins on either side. The entrance to the harbour, 55m in width, faces N between two breakwater heads, each marked by lights (grey mast). See also port information for Samso Island.

The harbour is own by Samso municipality and is used mainly by fishing vessels and serves as largest marinas in Samso Island.

What time zone is Ballen in?

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

Who carries out Port State Control at Ballen?

Port State Control at Ballen: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Ballen?

The UN/LOCODE of Ballen is DKBAL.

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