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Ebeltoft

DKEBTDenmark56°09.3′N 010°41.4′EUpdated May 2026Open in the Ports tool

PILOTPilots are available in the harbour.
KEY DATAUTC+1 · IALA A · deepest berth 3.80 m draught
REPORTINGThere is no demand for an ETA by Port Authorities.
INSPECTIONSParis MOU port.

Pilot

updated May 2010

Pilots are available in the harbour.

Key data

updated May 2026
LOCAL TIMEUTC+1Clocks go to UTC+2 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+1 on 31 Oct 2027.worked out from the port's time zone
WATER DENSITY1000.
LOAD LINE ZONESummer Zone for ships over 100m in length and Winter Zone for ships of 100m or less in length.
IALA REGIONARed to port when entering.from the country
MAX SIZELOA 112.6m, beam 30.5m, draught 3.8m, 3,000DWT.

Size limits

LOA 112.6m, beam 30.5m, draught 3.8m, 3,000DWT.

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.

Max draft per terminal

TerminalMax draughtMax LOABerths
Ebeltoft Terminal3.80 m113 m1

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

Approach

updated May 2026

Anchorages

Vessels can anchor anywhere in Ebeltoft Vig in good holding ground, sand and clay. Vessels waiting to enter Ebeltoft Havn can anchor N of Pilken, close to the harbour entrance.

Small vessels can anchor temporarily on Oreflak.

Charts and publications

BA 2108, 2590. Admiralty Pilot NP18, NP286(2).

Reporting before arrival

updated May 2010

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: Ch 16 and 12.

Documents

These are for agent, Customs and Immigration.

The agent will bring aboard the Master's Declaration and Customs Declaration for the Master to sign.

Health

Pratique is not required for Danish ports. Agent may request a Maritime Declaration of Health from the Master.

Ship Sanitation Control Certificates 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.

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 May 2026

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available.

Medical

Ebeltoft Hospital, 3km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Aarhus Lufthavn, 10km.

Nearest railway: Grenaa St., 36.3km.

Working hours

Work is carried out 8 hours a day.

About Ebeltoft

updated May 2010

Where it is

Ebeltoft is located on the E coast of Jutland, approx 16nm W of Aarhus.

The port

Ebeltoft Vig consists of a ferry harbour on the E side of the bay and the fishing port of Ebeltoft Havn which is situated 2.5nm farther N.

Questions about Ebeltoft

What are the pilot arrangements at Ebeltoft?

Pilots are available in the harbour.

What time zone is Ebeltoft in?

Local time at Ebeltoft 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 Ebeltoft?

The deepest berth listed is at Ebeltoft Terminal: 3.80 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Ebeltoft?

1000.

Which load line zone is Ebeltoft 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 Ebeltoft?

Port State Control at Ebeltoft: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Ebeltoft?

The UN/LOCODE of Ebeltoft is DKEBT.

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