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Gluckstadt
Pilot
updated May 2010Not compulsory, but can be arranged through agent.
Key data
updated May 2017Size limits
LOA 140m, beam 20m and draught 6.0m.
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
Range 2.7m (springs), 2.4m (neaps).
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berths | — | — | 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
The port is approached from Die Elbe through Gluckstadter Nebenelbe, the channel separating Rhinplatte from the E bank of Die Elbe, and entered between moleheads.
Directions for entering harbour: Gluckstadter Nebenelbe which leads E of Rhinplatte and forms the approach to Gluckstadt, can be entered from Die Elbe at both ends; the deeper approach is from N. The fairway is marked by buoys (lateral numbers, prefixed by letters GN), the positions of which are best seen from the chart.
Approach from N can be made by keeping (positioned from Gluckstadt North Mole Light (53°47.1'N 009°24.5'E)):
In the white sector (085-107°) of Gluckstadt Cross Light, exhibited from Gluckstadt front leading light structure (1.25nm N) then:
In a white sector (145-150°) of Gluckstadt North Mole Light (white round tower with gallery, 9m in height), standing close within the head of the mole, which leads through the N entrance; then channel buoyage can be followed.
Least depth in this fairway is approx 3.7m.
Approach from S can be made by keeping (positioned from Glluckstadt North Mole Light):
In the narrow white sector (176.1-177.6°) of the sectored light exhibited from Ruthensand front leading light structure (53°43.3'N 009°25.5'E) which leads through the S entrance then:
In a narrow white sector (343-346°) of Gluckstadt North Mole Light to within approx 0.8nm of that light; then channel buoyage can be followed.
Least depth in this fairway is normally about 3.0m but less may be encountered.
Anchorages
Anchorage is available on the River Elbe, outside Buoy lines No 76 and 78.
Restrictions
Ebb-tide gates (Inner harbour).
Tugs
Small tugs are available.
Mooring
HGG assigns berth. Strengthening of the mooring can be requested from the HGG.
Charts and publications
BA 1405, 3266. Admiralty Pilot NP55, NP286(2).
Reporting before arrival
updated May 2010Customs and immigration
Customs clearance is carried out onboard.
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 2017Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available
Bunkering: Available
Stores: Available
Medical
Elmar Christian Stadtklinik Gluckstadt, 1.5km.
Crew change
Possible.
Transport
Nearest airport: Hamburg Airport, 42km.
Nearest railway: Bahnhof Gluckstadt, 1.3km.
Working hours
Mon-Thu 0700-1600hrs, Fri 0700-1200hrs.
About Gluckstadt
updated May 2017Where it is
Gluckstadt is situated on the E bank of the Elbe River, between Cuxhaven and Hamburg, and approx 27nm from open sea.
The port
The port handles general and bulk cargo. Container handling with modern equipment also available at the port.
Traffic
Approx 100,000t of cargo and 215 vessels handled annually.
Questions about Gluckstadt
What are the pilot arrangements at Gluckstadt?
Not compulsory, but can be arranged through agent.
What time zone is Gluckstadt in?
Local time at Gluckstadt 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 Gluckstadt?
1000.
Which load line zone is Gluckstadt 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 Gluckstadt?
Port State Control at Gluckstadt: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Gluckstadt?
The UN/LOCODE of Gluckstadt is DEGLU.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Gluckstadt 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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