Fredericia

1. Tragten NE Pilot boards55°35.0′N 009°51.5′E

Size limits

LOA 277m, draught 14.0m, beam 50.0m, 164,565DWT.

Water density

1015.

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

Range 0.4m (average). Winds between N and E can raise water level by up to 1.4m; winds between S and SW can lower it by 1.6m.

Current: The stream off Fredericia nearly always sets E as the S going current in Lille-Baelt forms an eddy off the harbour, and the N going follows the direction of the shore. The rate of the stream is reported to be up to 6kts.

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

Approach

The minimum depth in the approach channel to the port is 15m. However the maximum draught through Kattegat, accepted by the Skaw pilot, is 14m.

From a position about 0.2nm S of Skanseodde E Light, the track leads generally NW to berth as required in Vesthavn or in the E part of the harbour.

The alignment (305°) of Centerhavn Leading Lights leads NW from a position about 0.4nm SW of Skanseodde E Light to the berths in the NW part of the harbour.

Anchorages

Off Fredericia space is limited to area E of Gamle Havn in depths from 15 to 26m, clear of the main channel and the approaches to the berths. Farther W the bottom is rocky.

The anchorage is not secure with N gales, as the bottom is too steep for the anchor to hold well. With strong NE winds and the N going current, the anchorage is also insecure, as a short irregular sea gets up and a considerable swell rolls in round Skanseodde (55°33.0'N 009°46.0'E).

Restrictions

There are 2 fixed bridges at the S entrance through Littlebelt, vertical clearance 33m.

Tugs

8 tugs from 3,100hp to 4,900hp available.

Mooring

Mooring men available via Littlebelt Pilot. Pilot / Fredericia port working Ch 71.

Ammoniakhavn (Lyngs Odde): Max length of vessel 207m using two mooring dolphins off each end of the quay. In unfavourable winds, masters of vessels over 170m in length must not berth or unberth at the quay, if requested by pilot. Facility currently closed.

Charts and publications

BA 900. Admiralty Pilot NP18, NP286(2).

Communications

Port: VHF: Ch 16, 12, 13, 18, 71. Call "Fredericia Port".

Port Manager: Tel: +45 79 215021.

Port Authority: Tel: +45 79 215000, Fax: +45 79 215005.

Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.adp-as.dk

Traffic Department: Tel: +45 79 215020 (24hrs).

Shell Refinery: VHF Ch: 14. Call "Shell Terminal" (24hrs).

Tel: +45 79 203522, Fax: +45 79 203544. Website: http://www.shell.dk.

Notice of readiness

NOR should be tendered to agent.

Health

A Maritime Health Declaration is required.

Customs and immigration

The agent will handle all customs and immigration requirements.

Flags

Vessels loading, discharging and carrying dangerous cargo should fly the "B" flag.

Notices and regulations

The port should be contacted via VHF prior to entering, shifting and departure.

Regulations concerning entry: A vessel about to leave must first ensure that no other vessel is entering.

When vessels are berthed at Skanseoddehavnen No 2 Jetty, other vessels must keep a minimum distance of 25m.

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

Dry docks

The facilities for Fredericia Shipyard were closed in 2011.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available.

Medical

Fredericia.

Crew change

Crew change is possible through Billund (Copenhagen) Airport.

Transport

Nearest airport: Billund (Copenhagen) Airport.

Nearest railway: Fredericia.

Working hours

Normally Mon-Thu 0700-1500hrs, Fri 0700-1430hrs.

Shell Refinery operates 24hrs.

Where it is

Fredericia is situated on the SE coast of Jutland, Denmark.

The port

Fredericia is a large, well situated, well equipped port capable of handling a variety of cargo. There are specialised berths for dangerous cargo. The port has ice free conditions.

The principal exports are grain, dairy products, crude oil, LPG, fertilisers and stone. Imports include steel, wood, timber, salt, feed stuff, phosphate, pyrites, nails, sodium sulphite and bitumen.

In 2011 Fredericia Shipyard, which mainly used Berths 9 to 13, moved to Munkebo near Odense (now known as Fayard A/S).

Traffic

Approx 9,400,000t of cargo, 42,615TEU and 551 vessels handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Fredericia?

The pilot boards at Tragten NE, 55°35.0′N 009°51.5′E.

What time zone is Fredericia in?

Local time at Fredericia 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 Fredericia?

The deepest berth listed is at Main Port: 14.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Fredericia?

1015.

Which load line zone is Fredericia 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 Fredericia?

Port State Control at Fredericia: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Fredericia?

The UN/LOCODE of Fredericia is DKFRC.

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