PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Frederikshavn
Pilot
updated Aug 2011- Frederikshavn Pilot boards57°24.5′N 010°37.3′E
It is recommended that vessels, whose Master does not know the local conditions, either use a pilot, or seek information with the Port Authorities before arrival or departure. E'ly winds may cause up to 0.8m LW and in such conditions it is of great importance to use a pilot or seek information by the port authorities about present weather conditions. Enquiries can be made by calling the port authorities on VHF Ch 16, or by calling "Lyngby Radio."
Key data
updated Jul 2021Size limits
LOA 186.93m, beam 27.4m, draught 14m, 35,692DWT.
Water density
1020.
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 0.3m. W gales can raise level by 1.2m, and E gales lower it by 0.8m. The tidal streams set across the harbour entrance and can exceed 2.0kts.
Winds between SW and NW give a S going current; winds between S and NE give a strong N going current.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Harbour | 14.00 m | 187 m | 7 |
| New Pier | — | — | 1 |
| North Harbour | — | 176 m | 21 |
| Traffic Harbour | — | 146 m | 7 |
| Ferry Harbour | — | 182 m | 5 |
| Oil Terminal | 7.50 m | 180 m | 1 |
| Frederikshavn STS | — | — | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Jul 2021Approach
Dredged approach channel has a depth of 8.0m. Regarded as the harbour's main thoroughfare (from Route B), is the section from the Frederikshavn Lightbuoy, (safe water; Racon "T") to the mouth of the harbour (track leads on the alignment of leading lights, 303.5°) and from there through the outer harbour up to and including the approach between Ferry Berth No 3 and the northern cross pier.
Traffic from the North Harbour, Ferry Berth No 4 and the Naval station shall, in the outer harbour, yield to traffic taking place in the longitudinal direction of the harbour's main thoroughfare.
From the outer harbour there is an approach to the ferry harbour/freight harbour, to the North Harbour and to the Naval station.
Traffic schemes and VTS
There is intensive ferry traffic but no VTS.
Anchorages
Vessels can anchor in Sondre-Red, good holding ground outside the harbour entrance, S of the leading line, in depth of 10.0m, fine sand.
The STS operations are carried out at the following position:
Frederikshavn Transhipment
57° 25.0'N 10° 46.0'E
Vessel restrictions are:
Max. draught 22.0m and 350,000DWT
Restrictions
Speed limits: Within harbour limit outside breakwater 12kts; outer harbour 7kts; elsewhere 3kts.
Tugs
The use of tugs is not compulsory in the port; however Svitzer two tugs in readiness in the harbour and L&N Supply Ships ApS has one tug 'Odin' stationed at the port. Contact Svitzer by calling +46 (0) 3110 9700 or L&N Supply Ships ApS by calling +45 2242 2239.
Charts and publications
BA 2107, 892, 1402, 259, 4140. Admiralty Pilot NP18, NP286(2).
Reporting before arrival
updated Jul 2021ETA and pre-arrival notices
To be advised to the Harbour Office 24 hours prior to arrival with details of the Crew list, Vessel's ISPS security level, Last 10 ports visited and all other relevant ISPS documents.
All vessels should report to the port control on arrival approximately 10 minutes before the approach buoy, and 10 minutes before departure or moving berth (VHF Ch 12 may be used).
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.
Port control: Tel: +45 96 20 47 18; Email: [email protected].
VHF: Port: Ch 16, working Ch 13 and 12. Call "Port Control" approx 10 minutes prior to arrival/departure.
Pilots: Ch 16, 12, 13.
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.
All vessels loading and unloading at port must complete a ships and goods declaration form and to be forwarded by e-mail to port control: [email protected].
Health
Pratique is not required for Danish ports. Agent may request a Maritime Declaration of Health from the Master.
Ship Sanitation Control 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.
Notices and regulations
In adverse weather greater speeds may be used, if considered necessary, for safe manoeuvring of the vessel.
Calls may not be made by pleasure craft and small boats without previous permission from the Harbour Superintendent.
Personnel are not permitted within 50m of the outer walls of the naval base.
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: 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
Port services
updated Jul 2021Repairs
Major repairs can be carried out.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: All types of bunker oil can be supplied by barge alongside or by road tanker.
Stores: Available.
Medical
Frederikshavn Sygehus.
Crew change
No special regulations.
Transport
Nearest airport: Alborg (Lindholm), 62km.
Nearest railway: State Railway.
Ferries: Daily sailings to Norway and Sweden.
Working hours
Normally 0700-1600hrs.
About Frederikshavn
updated Jul 2021Where it is
Frederikshavn is situated on Jutland at the N end of the Kattegat.
The port
The port generally remains ice free throughout the year. The port consist of Ferry Harbour, Freight Traffic Harbour, North Harbour, New Pier and the New Harbour expansion area. Stena Oil marine fuel terminal located in the new, outer part of the harbour.
Traffic
Approx 2,500,000t of cargo and 780,000 passengers handled annually.
Questions about Frederikshavn
Where does the pilot board at Frederikshavn?
The pilot boards at Frederikshavn, 57°24.5′N 010°37.3′E.
What time zone is Frederikshavn in?
Local time at Frederikshavn 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 Frederikshavn?
The deepest berth listed is at New Harbour: 14.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Frederikshavn?
1020.
Which load line zone is Frederikshavn 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 Frederikshavn?
Port State Control at Frederikshavn: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Frederikshavn?
The UN/LOCODE of Frederikshavn is DKFDH.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Frederikshavn 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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