Faaborg

Size limits

Max draught 5m.

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

Nil. However, winds from N can raise the water level by up to 1.0m; winds from the SW can lower it by the same amount.

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

Approach

Faaborg is approached from the Lillebaelt (Little Belt) fairway which connects Kattegat with the Baltic Sea. Passage is made either N or S of Lyo Island then NE of Lillegrund into Faaborg Fjord.

Anchorages

Dyreborg Vig (55°04.2'N 010°13.3'E) affords anchorage with good holding ground in depths from 6 to 8m.

Large vessels can anchor close within the W entrance channel of Faaborg Fjord, in depths of 6-11m, care being taken to avoid the shoal patches.

Small vessels lie best from 0.15nm SW of the entrance to Faaborg Havn, in a depth of approx 5m, with Faaborg Church in line with Faaborg Belfry, and Svanninge Church open W of the town of Faaborg.

Submarine cable: A submarine power cable exists between Bjorno and Sisserodde; there is also an extensive cable area across Faborg Fjord between Bjorno and Fyn.

Restrictions

Controlling depth: The depth is 5.0m for the NW Basin and 4.2m for Outer and Inner Basins.

Max speed in approach is 3kts.

Charts and publications

BA 2532, Danish chart 152. 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.

Harbour:

VHF: Port: Ch 16, 12.

Tel: +45 72 530260

Email: [email protected]

DanPilot, Spodsbjerg: Ch 16, 12, 13, 14.

Tel: +45 63 25 6666

Fax: +45 62 501528

Email: [email protected]

Notice of readiness

NOR should be tendered in accordance with Charter Party terms.

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.

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.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Available at Svendborg.

Transport

Nearest airport: Beldringe (Odense), 38km.

Nearest railway: Svendborg.

Working hours

Normally Mon to Fri, 0700-1600hrs; overtime on request.

Where it is

Faaborg is located on the island of Fyn approx 15nm WNW of Svendborg.

The port

This port, consisting of three basins, a ferry harbour and yacht harbour, is not large but it is well equipped and able to handle most dry cargoes, ferries and midsized cruise ships.

What time zone is Faaborg in?

Local time at Faaborg 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 Faaborg?

1025.

Which load line zone is Faaborg 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 Faaborg?

Port State Control at Faaborg: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Faaborg?

The UN/LOCODE of Faaborg is DKFAA.

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