PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Frankfurt
Key data
updated Oct 2021Size limits
LOA 135m, beam 14.2m, draught 2.7m, 5,000DWT.
Water density
1000.
Load line zone
North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.
Tides
Nil.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gutleuthafen Terminal | — | 135 m | 1 |
| Infraserv Terminal | — | 135 m | 2 |
| Osthafen 1 Terminal | — | 135 m | 4 |
| Osthafen 2 Terminal | 2.70 m | 135 m | 5 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated May 2021Tugs
Not available.
Charts and publications
BA 4140. Admiralty Pilot NP286(1).
Reporting before arrival
updated May 2010Communications
VHF: Frankfurt Port Radio, Ch 13.
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 Aug 2016Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available (Winter months - no water will be discharged).
Bunkering: Available by barge.
Medical
Frankfurt.
Transport
Nearest airport: Frankfurt International Airport, approx.12km.
Nearest railway: Frankfurt-Osthafen and Frankfurt Harbour Railway.
Working hours
Normally 0700-1800hrs.
About Frankfurt
updated May 2021Where it is
Frankfurt is situated on the River Main, 30km from its junction with the Rhine.
The port
The port deals with a wide range of general cargo, dry bulk and oil products.
Traffic
Approx 5,000,000t of cargo handled annually.
Questions about Frankfurt
What time zone is Frankfurt in?
Local time at Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt?
The deepest berth listed is at Osthafen 2 Terminal: 2.70 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Frankfurt?
1000.
Which load line zone is Frankfurt in?
North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.
Who carries out Port State Control at Frankfurt?
Port State Control at Frankfurt: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Frankfurt?
The UN/LOCODE of Frankfurt is DEFRA.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Frankfurt 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.
A planning aid, not for navigation. These facts come from public sources and each section shows how old it is. Check with the port, your agent, your ENCs and official publications. Spotted something wrong? Tell us on the feedback board.