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Bandholm
Pilot
updated May 2010- Bandholm Pilot boards54°56.3′N 011°21.6′E
Pilotage is optional but recommended. The pilot meets vessels at 54°56.2'N 011°21.7'E, off Kragenaes.
Pilots should be requested via agents as early as possible and at least 4 hours prior to arrival. Tel: +45 53 88 80 11, or Danpilot, Tel: +45 62 50 15 35.
Key data
updated Jul 2014Size limits
LOA 128m, beam 15m, draught 5.3m.
Water density
1025.
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
Range 0.4m.Storms from NW can raise water level by up to 1.0m; storms from SW can lower it by the same amount.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bandholm Harbour | — | — | 4 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated May 2010Approach
The Fairway Buoy, Staaldyb Light and Bell Buoy is moored 3nm W of the Island Vejro. From this buoy, a channel leads SE for approx 12nm to the inner anchorage, E of Lindholm Island. Then a channel, approx 3nm in length and controlling depth of 5.5m, leads to the harbour. Leading lights, lateral buoys and pairs of channel marks mark the channel at short intervals. The harbour has a turning basin of 120m.
Anchorages
Anchorage is located E of Lindholm Island, 3nm from the harbour in depths of 10-13m.
Restrictions
Turning basin: Draught 5.8m, length approx 120m. Vessels must proceed at a moderate speed in the dredged channel.
Charts and publications
BA 2118, 2364, 2597. Admiralty Pilot NP18, NP286(2).
Reporting before arrival
updated Sep 2010ETA and pre-arrival notices
Should be sent to Agents Hovmand as early as possible and at least 20 hours prior to arrival. Pilots, if required, should be advised 12 hours and no later than 4 hours prior to arrival.
Communications
Via "Lyngby Radio".
VHF: Ch 16, 12, 13.
Notice of readiness
NOR is to be tendered on arrival.
Health
The Declaration of Health is to be submitted on arrival.
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.
Notices and regulations
Regulations for narrow channels in Danish waters are in force, with the following exception: Outbound vessels must await the arrival of an inbound vessel before entering the dredged channel from Lindholm Dyb.
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 Feb 2017Repairs
Small deck and engine repairs are possible.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available from quay hydrant.
Bunkering: Available by road tanker.
Stores: Fresh provisions available.
Medical
Nakskov Hospital, 26.9km.
Transport
Nearest airport: Lolland Falster Airport (Maribo Airport) located at Rodby, 19.8km.
Nearest railway: Bandholm.
Working hours
Mon-Thu, 0700-1530hrs, Fri, 0700-1500hrs. Meal hours 0830-0900 and 1200-1230.
About Bandholm
updated Feb 2017Where it is
Bandholm is located on the N coast of Lolland, in the Fehmarnbelt.
The port
Cargo handled at the port includes: barley, wheat, rye, rape seed, peas, logs, construction materials, road materials, fertilisers, coal, coke, salt, wood pellets, fishmeal and soya bean meal. Occasional ice breaker assistance may be required.
Questions about Bandholm
Where does the pilot board at Bandholm?
The pilot boards at Bandholm, 54°56.3′N 011°21.6′E.
What time zone is Bandholm in?
Local time at Bandholm 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 Bandholm?
1025.
Which load line zone is Bandholm 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 Bandholm?
Port State Control at Bandholm: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Bandholm?
The UN/LOCODE of Bandholm is DKBDX.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Bandholm 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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