Hadsund

Size limits

Draught 5.2m, LOA 120m, beam 18m, 4,000DWT.

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 0.3m.

The tidal stream runs NE and SW, maximum rate 2.5 to 3.0kts in certain weather conditions. Winds from N and NE can raise the water level by up to 0.8m; winds between SE and S can lower it by 0.4m.

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

Approach

Outer approaches: From the vicinity of

No 2 Lightbuoy (safe water) (56°41.0'N 010°38.0'E), the track leads W for about 4.0nm to Mariager Fjord Lightbuoy (starboard hand), which marks the seaward end of the approach to the dredged channel. The track then leads NW for about 2.5nm as far as Mariager Fjord Rende E Lightbuoy (starboard hand), moored on the N side of the entrance to the dredged channel, passing SW of the seaward extremity of the N part of the flat extending E from Als Odde, marked by two buoys (starboard hand), and the NE of the S part of the flat, which extends 5.0nm S to the entrance of Randers Fjird.

The alignment (262°) of Als Odde Leading Lights leads W from Mariager Fjord Rende E Lightbuoy (56°43.0'N 010°26.0'E) for 2.5nm across the flat through the dredged channel, marked by buoys (lateral). Area marks (lattice masts with white X daymarks) mark the N and S edged of the dredged channel.

From the W end of the dredged channel the track leads SW for 0.5nm through the buoyed channel on the alignment (237°) of Mariager Fjord Entrance Leading Lights. The track then leads WSW from a position 0.2nm E of Als Odde Pier for about 0.5nm through the entrance to the fjord to a position 0.1nm S of Als Odde (small boat harbour).

From Als Odde (56°42.0'N 010°20.0'E) to Hadsund (7.0nm) the channel, which is tortuous, is marked by buoys (lateral) and by twenty four pairs of leading lights, each light being exhibited from a framework mast surmounted by a white triangle with red bands, point up over a front light, and point down over a rear light.

In several places a single structure serves as a common rear light for two pairs of lights or, as the rear light for one and the front light for another. Such structures carry a double topmark, both points down over a common rear light, points together over a combined front and rear light.

The pairs of leading lights are arranged to exhibit alternate red and green lights at each successive leg of the channel, together with alignments.

Anchorages

Vessels waiting to enter the fjord may anchor close E of Mariager Fjord Lightbuoy (56°42.0'N 010°30.0'E), depth 6 to 7m, fine sand.

Vessels may anchor within the fjord, provided they do not obstruct the channel or prevent access to the piers.

Restrictions

Night navigation is restricted to vessels up to 1,500DWT, fitted with a search light.

Speed is restricted to 7kts in the dredged channel.

When it appears likely that vessels of moderate size proceeding in opposite directions will meet in one of the dredged channels, the vessel which is proceeding against the stream is to wait until the vessel proceeding with the stream has passed through the channel.

Hadsund Bridge: Fixed bascule bridge crossing at Hadsund with closed vertical clearance of 2.9m. Navigable width 26m, vessels over 12m in height width reduced to 24.5m. Free passage for commercial vessels during day time, night transit by arrangement. Bridge Master listens on VHF and signal mast displays instructions as per NP18 chapter 5.187.

Tugs

There is 1 x 500hp tug and 2 ice breaking tugs (1 x 660hp and 1 x 360hp) available.

Charts and publications

BA 613, 2107. Admiralty Pilot NP18, NP286(2).

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

Available.

Dry docks

There is a 150t capacity slip with engineering workshops nearby.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Gas oil available.

Stores: available.

Medical

Aalborg University Hospital, 24.9km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Aalborg Airport located at Norresundby, 49.8km.

Nearest railway: Hobro, 24km.

Working hours

Normally 0700-1700hrs.

Where it is

Hadsund is situated on the N side of Mariager Fjord approx 0.3nm SW of Hadsundbroen.

The port

Hadsund is a small harbour with a commercial, fishing and yacht harbour located nearby. The port helps to serve the numerous industrial companies located nearby.

What are the pilot arrangements at Hadsund?

Available at Als Odde.

What time zone is Hadsund in?

Local time at Hadsund 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 Hadsund?

1015.

Which load line zone is Hadsund 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 Hadsund?

Port State Control at Hadsund: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Hadsund?

The UN/LOCODE of Hadsund is DKHSU.

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