PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Flensburg
Pilot
updated May 2017Compulsory for vessels over 1,000gt, oil, gas, and chemical tankers.
Vessels inbound should send request for pilots at least 5 hours before arrival at Flensburger Forde Lightbuoy or immediately on departure of nearby ports/berths (if the voyage is less than 5 hours).
Vessels outbound should send request for pilots 5 hours before ETD from a port in Flensburger Forde.
Pilot boards in position 54°49.45'N 009°44.45'E.
Email: [email protected]
Key data
updated May 2017Size limits
Max draught 8.0m.
Water density
1012-1015.
Load line zone
Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.
Tides
Nil; water level alters depending on wind direction and force. Winds from NE can raise water level from 1.5 to 2.5m; winds from the S can lower it by the same amount.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kraftwerkkai Terminal | — | — | 1 |
| Harniskai Terminal | — | — | 2 |
| West Terminal | — | — | 2 |
| Passenger Terminal (North) | — | — | 1 |
| Passenger Terminal (South) | — | — | 2 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated May 2017Approach
Approach and entry: The final approach from the inner part of Flensburger Forde is staightforward with the aid of leading lights.
Submarine cables and pipelines: Two pipelines are laid across the fairway close N of the harbour entrance and a cable area exists just inside the entrance.
Port limits
The N limit extends ESE and SSE from a position approx 0.4nm NNW of the harbour entrance to close NE of the entrance to Industriehafen.
Anchorages
At Flensburger Forde Buoy.
Vessels unable to enter in Flensburg can anchor in Flensburg Reede NE of Mittelgrund (54°49.0'N 009°27.0'E) and W of the main fairway in depths of 12.0-17.0m mud. Winds from NE can raise a heavy sea. A spoil ground lies within 0.6nm NNE of Mittelgrund.
Restrictions
Extraordinary large vessels with measurements in excess of LOA 180m, beam 28m or draught 7.0m need official permission to sail on the Flensburg Fjord.
Tugs
Available, subject to 7 hours advance notice; ship lines are used.
Charts and publications
BA 3562, 919. Admiralty Pilot NP18, NP286(2).
Reporting before arrival
updated May 2017ETA and pre-arrival notices
ETA to be advised 5 hours prior to arriving at pilot station.
Communications
VHF: Pilot boat, Ch 06, 10, 16, 25, 26, 27.
Health
There is generally free pratique for vessels in the North Sea and Baltic Sea trade; for vessels arriving from overseas ports, pratique is granted on arrival. Inform pilot if any diseases are suspected onboard. Ship Sanitation Control Certificates are available.
Flags
All.
Notices and regulations
Regulation contained in Seeschiffahrstrassen-Ordnung are in force at Flensburg.
Vessels carrying explosives must obtain the Harbour Master's permission before entry into the port.
Anchoring and fishing are prohibited in the harbour due to submarine cables and pipelines.
Also, prohibited to approach within 200m of the coast without special permission.
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: Bundesamt fur Seeschifffahrt und Hydrographie.
Position: Head of Maritime Shipping Department.
Address: Bundesamt fur Seeschifffahrt u. Hydrographie (BSH) Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency Section S42 - Martime Security
Bernhard-Nocht-Str. 78
20359 Hamburg, Germany
Tel: +49 40 3190 7420
Fax: +49 40 3190 5009
Mob: +49 40 3190 7777
Web: http://www.deutsche-flagge.de/
Email: [email protected]
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Port services
updated May 2017Repairs
Repairs of every type can be carried out.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: Small quantities available.
Stores: Available.
Medical
Diakonissen-Anstalt (Deaconess Hospital, Flensburg), 0.5km.
Crew change
Possible.
Transport
Nearest airport: Westerland Sylt Airport, 72km.
Nearest railway: Flensburg, 2km.
Working hours
Mon-Thu 0700-0900hrs, 0930-1200hrs and 1230-1600hrs. Fri 0700-0900hrs, 0930-1200hrs and 1230-1300hrs.
About Flensburg
updated May 2017Where it is
Flensburg is the most N'ly port in Germany, with border access to Denmark and situated at the head of Flensburg Fjord, 16nm from the Flensburger Foerde Buoy.
The port
The cargoes handled are foodstuffs, coal, fuel oil, stone chips, fertiliser, grain, wood chips and general cargo.
Traffic
Approx 306,000t of cargo handled annually.
Questions about Flensburg
What are the pilot arrangements at Flensburg?
Compulsory for vessels over 1,000gt, oil, gas, and chemical tankers.
What time zone is Flensburg in?
Local time at Flensburg 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 Flensburg?
1012-1015.
Which load line zone is Flensburg in?
Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.
Who carries out Port State Control at Flensburg?
Port State Control at Flensburg: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Flensburg?
The UN/LOCODE of Flensburg is DEFLF.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Flensburg 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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