Fakse Ladeplads

Size limits

LOA 95m, beam 15m, draught 4.1m.

Water density

1005.

Load line zone

Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Tides

Range 0.3m.

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

Approach

Leading Lights: Front Light (red triangle, point up, on red beacon, 8m in height) 55°12.9'N 012°09.9'E.

Rear light (red triangle, point down, on red beacon, 10m in height) 111m farther NNW. The alignment (345.5°) of these lights, which are obscured by silos when more than 0.5nm E of the leading line, leads NNW through a dredged channel, 1,000m in length, with 25m bottom width, depth of 4.3m, marked by buoys (lateral), passing WSW of a rock (0.65nm SSE of the front light), marked by a buoy (S cardinal).

Port limits

The port limits include the Fairway Channel to 1nm off the entrance.

Anchorages

Anchorage can be obtained W of the navigation channel approx 0.3nm off the harbour in a depth of approx 5.0m, blue clay and sand.

Restrictions

Deep draught vessels cannot enter the port due to the limited depth.

Speed is restricted to a max of 3kts inside the harbour.

Tugs

There is 1 tug available on request to the Harbour Master, "Rollo", bollard pull 3t, 200hp.

Tug should be requested 24 hours prior to arrival.

Mooring

When vessels are loading in turn, the loading berth must not be used for making the vessel ready for sea.

Charts and publications

BA 2115, 9035. Danish 190, 187. 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

Repairs

There is a local marine service workshop, a marine electrical workshop and an electronic equipment workshop close to the port.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available alongside, delivery rate is 3tph.

Bunkering: Available, by road tanker, 24 hours notice is required.

Stores: Available alongside, 24 hours notice is required.

Medical

Koge Sygehus Hospital, 30km.

Crew change

Possible.

Transport

Nearest airport: Kastrup, Copenhagen, 70km.

Nearest railway: Fakse Ladeplads, 0.2km

Working hours

Mon-Fri 0700-1500hrs.

Where it is

Fakse Ladeplads is located on the SE coast of the island of Sjaelland, on the N coast of Fakse Bay.

The port

The port is owned by Faxe Kalk and operated by Shipping.dk. The port handles general cargo and dry bulk cargo for import and export activity.

Traffic

Approx 150 vessels and 120,000t of cargo handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Fakse Ladeplads?

The pilot boarding position is located approx 1nm SSE of the harbour.

What time zone is Fakse Ladeplads in?

Local time at Fakse Ladeplads 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 Fakse Ladeplads?

The deepest berth listed is at Fakse Ladeplads Terminal: 4.10 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Fakse Ladeplads?

1005.

Which load line zone is Fakse Ladeplads in?

Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Who carries out Port State Control at Fakse Ladeplads?

Port State Control at Fakse Ladeplads: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Fakse Ladeplads?

The UN/LOCODE of Fakse Ladeplads is DKFAK.

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