Grenaa

1. Charlie 4 Pilot boards56°24.0′N 011°05.0′E

Size limits

LOA 190m, draught 9.2m.

Water density

1013-1021.

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. Gales from between NW and N may raise the level of the water by as much as 1.8m and gales from between E and S may lower it by the same amount.

With good weather the regular current, which runs along the coast, changes every 6 hours; the N going current is predominant and the S going current is weak.

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

Approach

From a position about 2.5nm E of Fornaes Light, the main channel, width 100m, depth 12m leads WSW in the white sector (236°-246°) of Grenaa Havn Directional Lights (both lights show white around the centre line bearing 241°), passing (positioned from Fornaes Light):

SSE of a 4.2m shoal (0.6nm S), marked by a buoy (starboard hand).

Then either side of Grenaa Approach Lightbuoy (safe water) (moored 1.3nm S).

Then SSE of Lillerev (1.2nm SSW), a shoal extending a short distance SE from the narrow coastal bank, and between a pair of buoys (lateral), and NNW of Kalkgrund (1.7nm S), a rocky shoal with a least depth of 0.6m at its W extremity, lying close NE of the harbour entrance. The shoal is marked at its E extremity by a buoy (N cardinal) and a lightbuoy (S cardinal), and at its W extremity by a lightbuoy (W cardinal).

Then from a position about 0.2nm NNE of the E Molehead Light, the track leads SW in the white sector of a light (grey framework tower, height 19m) (54°24.5'N 010°55.5'E), situated in the S part of the harbour, to pass between the moles (grey framework towers, height 4m) at the harbour entrance.

There is normally a depth of 12m in the entrance channel and 11m in the outer part of the harbour, reducing to 6-7m in the inner basins.

Anchorages

NE of the harbour, holding ground fine, hard sand.

Tugs

Not permanently stationed at Grenaa. Call Grenaa Harbour Office for further information.

Charts and publications

BA 2120, 2114; Danish 102, 124. Admiralty Pilot NP18, NP286(2).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Should be sent 24 hours prior to arrival, the following information is required: Vessel's name, agent, DWT, draught, LOA, last port of call, GT, SBT, IMO number and cargo.

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.

VHF: Port of Grenaa: Ch 12, 13, 14 and 16.

Pilot: Ch 13, 14 and 16.

Notice of readiness

The NOR is tendered via vessel's agent.

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.

Cargo documentation: A Bill of Lading is required for bulk cargo and a Bill of Lading and a Manifest is required for general cargo.

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

A Customs Declaration will be required by the Customs office located within the port.

Immigration formalities are carried out by the Grenaa Police.

Flags

No special requirements.

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

Repairs

Minor repairs can be carried out. Two shipyards, one slipway available.

Dry docks

There is a slipway available for vessels up to 500t.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available.

Medical

Grenaa Public Hospital, 3km. Tel: +45 89 58 58 58.

Crew change

Crew change is possible, the agent should be contacted for further information.

Transport

Nearest airport: Aarhus, 25km.

Airport facilities: Domestic and international connections.

Nearest railway: Grenaa, 3km and at the port.

Working hours

Normally Mon-Wed 0700-0900hrs, 0930-1200hrs, 1230-1600hrs (1500hrs), Thu-Fri 0700-1500hrs.

Where it is

Grenaa is situated on the E coast of Jutland, 60km from Aarhus.

The port

The port is open all year round. The harbour is divided into 5 basins. Container and Ro-Ro facilities are available.

The principal exports are grain, seed, stone and paper while imports include coal, phosphates, saltpetre, oil, chemicals, wood pellets, wood chips, logs and paper pulp.

Traffic

Approx 500 vessels and 1,300,000t of cargo are handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Grenaa?

The pilot boards at Charlie 4, 56°24.0′N 011°05.0′E.

What time zone is Grenaa in?

Local time at Grenaa 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 Grenaa?

1013-1021.

Which load line zone is Grenaa 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 Grenaa?

Port State Control at Grenaa: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Grenaa?

The UN/LOCODE of Grenaa is DKGRE.

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