Heiligenhafen

Size limits

LOA 116m, draught 4.0m.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer Zone for ships over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area for ships of 100m or less in length, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Tides

Nil.

Approach

Entrance channel has 2,200m length, 35m width and a dredged depth of 5.0m which is marked by buoys.

Directions for entering harbour: From a position approx 2.5nm NNE of Heiligenhafen Light (red tower, platform, white lantern, red and white dwelling, 13m in height) (54°22.0'N 011°01.0'E), in the W approaches to Fehmarnsund-brucke, the track leads SW in the white sector (206°-212.25°) of the light, passing (positioned from the light):

WNW of a 4.3m shoal (2.0nm NNE), at the W extremity of Grossenbroder Steinriff, and ESE of a 4.5m shoal (2nm NNE), then ESE of a 1.2m shoal (0.9nm NNE), at the E extremity of Warderhaken, the E part of the coastal bank off Graswarder, marked by a lightbuoy (E cardinal).

Leading lights: Front light (white triangle, point up, red border on white mast, 11m in height) (54°22.4'N 010°59.6'E), midway along the E breakwater.

Rear light (white triangle, point down, red border, on grey warehouse, 15m in height) (300m further W).

The alignment (268.5°) of these lights leads W from close S of Heiligenhafen No 1 Lightbuoy (starboard hand) through the dredged channel, approx 40m in width, marked by pairs of buoys (lateral) for approx 0.5nm.

Warder Leading Lights: Front light (white triangle, point up, red border, on white mast, 14m in height) (54°22.6'N 010°59.1'E).

Rear light (white triangle, point down, red border, on white mast, 16m in height) (195m further W).

The alignment (279.2°) of these lights leads W from the vicinity of the shipyard at Warteburg and the small harbour at Ortmuhle, through a continuation of the buoyed channel as far as the E breakwater, when the track either leads SW into the outer harbour, or continues W through the entrance of Heilingenhafen Municipal pleasure craft harbour.

Traffic schemes and VTS

Inbound vessels, over 8m beam, must report at least 20 mins before arrival at Heiligenhafen No 1 Lightbuoy (starboard hand) at the seaward end of the channel on VHF.

Anchorages

Outer anchorage: Heilingenhafen Reede affords good anchorage. The best berth being in a depth of approx 7.0m with Heiligenhafen Light (54°22.0'N 011°01.0E) bearing 220° distant approx 0.5nm.

Smaller vessels can anchor nearer to the entrance of the dredged channel, where there is more shelter, but clear of the leading line within the channel.

Restrictions

Submarine pipeline: A pipeline extends approx 1nm NE from a position 0.25nm E of Heiligenhafen Light (54°22.0'N 011°01.0'E). There is a depth of 8.2m at the outer end of the pipeline.

Tugs

Not available.

Charts and publications

BA 2942. Admiralty Pilot NP18, NP286(2).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessel's ETA should be sent to Harbour Master 24 hours prior to arrival.

Communications

VHF: Heiligenhafen Port, VHF Ch 14 (0800-1600hrs).

Tugs: Ch 14 (only during ship handling).

Notices and regulations

Inbound vessels, beam over 8.0m, must report on VHF Ch 14, at least 20 minutes before arrival at Heiligenhafen No 1 Lightbuoy (starboard hand) at the seaward end of the dredged entrance channel.

Any vessel over 8.0m beam may not pass another vessel in the channel if the combined beam of the two vessels exceed 16m, but ferries and pleasure craft, max length 60m, beam 11.2m, draught 2.8m, are exempt.

Speed is restricted to a max of 5.4kts in the channel and in the harbour.

Berthing permitted at night, no unberthing or dangerous cargo movements.

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

Repairs

Available. Minor repairs can be carried out at the shipyard at Warteburg (54°22.4'N 011°00.4'E), and at a yard in the SE corner of the outer harbour. Slips are available at both yards. Divers also available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Limited bunker oil available from quayside.

Stores: Available.

Medical

AMEOS Hospital Heiligenhafen, 2.0km.

Crew change

Available.

Transport

Nearest airport: Hamburg, 140km.

Nearest railway: Puttgarden station, 25km.

Working hours

Mon-Fri 0700-1800hrs, Sat 0700-1200hrs.

Where it is

Heiligenhafen is situated on Germany's Baltic coast approx 50km directly E of Kiel.

The port

The port, which has a small well protected harbour, handles general cargo and dry bulk

The outer harbour is protected from E by a breakwater, 380m in length, extending NNE and N from the shore. Its N extremity is floodlit.

The inner harbour lies W of the outer harbour, and is protected on its N side by a quay, 60m in width, which forms the S side of the large yacht harbour further NW.

From the head of the N quay, a mole extends E for approx 150m, and a short spur extends SE, separating the inner and outer harbours.

Two harbours exist, one for commercial and fishing vessels use, the other for yachts only.

What are the pilot arrangements at Heiligenhafen?

For vessels with length greater than 90m or with a draught of more than 4.3m a pilot is compulsory.

What time zone is Heiligenhafen in?

Local time at Heiligenhafen 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 Heiligenhafen?

1025.

Which load line zone is Heiligenhafen in?

Summer Zone for ships over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area for ships of 100m or less in length, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Who carries out Port State Control at Heiligenhafen?

Port State Control at Heiligenhafen: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Heiligenhafen?

The UN/LOCODE of Heiligenhafen is DEHHF.

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