Hanstholm

1. Hanstholm Pilot boards57°08.0′N 008°36.0′E

Size limits

Draught 7.8m

Load line zone

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Tides

Range 0.3m. The water level is raised, in W'ly winds, by up to 1.3m and lowered, in E'ly winds, by up to 1.5m.

Winds between the W and S result in an E going current and winds between the E and N result in a W going current.

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

Approach

A new navigation system of lights and buoys is being installed, following substantial development of the port to the North, with additional new breakwaters and reclamation of land to the East.

A red, yellow and green sectored light is displayed from the inner end of the new Outer Breakwater leading vessels in on a course of approx 225°(045°). Buoy No 4 as been removed.

The project depth at the port entrance, by the new West Breakwater, is 11m. This leads into Forhavn with a depth of 9m before entering the other port Basins.

Construction work continues. The latest list of new navigation buoys and lights can be found on the port's website www.hanstholmhavn.dk.

Restrictions

The Order on Rules for Navigation in Certain Danish Waters is in force. The following is an extract:

Inbound vessels have precedence over outbound vessels, the latter being required to wait until incoming vessels are clear.

Maximum speed within the moles is 3kts.

Tugs

There are 3 tugs available.

Mooring

A berth plan exists for vessels in the harbour. It is prohibited to place a vessel anywhere except at the quays allocated for the particular size and type of vessel.

Vessels not registered locally are obliged to contact the Port Guard for a berth to be assigned to them.

Charts and publications

BA 1402, 1422. Admiralty Pilot NP55, NP286(2).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

There is no demand for an ETA by Port Authorities. ETA messages should be passed to the ship's agent who will relay it to relevant parties (port, stevedores, work gangs, etc). Pilot requires ETA at boarding point 24, 12 and 4 hours prior to arrival.

Communications

The port can be contacted via Lyngby Radio.

VHF: Ch 12,13,14,16.

Tel: +45 63 256666, Fax: +465 62 501528. Email: [email protected].

Harbour Master, Tel: +45 96 550713 / +45 20 311833; Email: [email protected].

Vessels must always listen to Ch 12 and 16 on arrival or departure from the port.

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.

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

The following regulations apply: Delivery of fuel from a road tanker to a vessel in the harbour may only take place along certain quays as instructed by the harbour officials. A vessel which is moored on the outer side of another vessel, must use fenders between both vessels.

The max speed in the harbour is 3kts.

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

Repair facilities and divers are available.

Dry docks

There is a floating dock (Basin No 2), length 62m, width 13.7m and 1,500DWT.

Patent slip (Basin No 6) with a 300t lifting capacity.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Stores: Available

Bunkering: Available.

Medical

Regions Hospital Nordjylland (Thisted), 20km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Thisted Airport, 8.5km.

Nearest railway: Thisted, 20km.

Where it is

Hanstholm is situated on the NW corner of the W coast of Jylland.

The port

The port consists of an outer harbour and 8 basins, handles general cargo, Ro-Ro, dry bulk and liquid cargo. Large commercial fishing vessels also use the port.

More recently new breakwaters have been constructed, with new berthing areas and an additional port area to the East, with the old breakwater being demolished.

Traffic

Approx 224,000t of cargo and 200 vessels handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Hanstholm?

The pilot boards at Hanstholm, 57°08.0′N 008°36.0′E.

What time zone is Hanstholm in?

Local time at Hanstholm 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 Hanstholm?

The deepest berth listed is at Hanstholm Terminal: 7.80 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

Which load line zone is Hanstholm 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 Hanstholm?

Port State Control at Hanstholm: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Hanstholm?

The UN/LOCODE of Hanstholm is DKHAN.

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