PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Hobro
Pilot
updated Jul 2020Pilotage is compulsory for vessel of LOA more than 60m and 3.5m draught . Ships with maximum draught, will only be allowed for daytime sailing. Night time sailing only available for ships up to 1500t DWT and equipped with floodlights. Pilot boards position 56°41.30'N 10°30.00'E.
Key data
updated May 2010Size limits
LOA 130m, draught 5.0m.
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
Water level: Strong NW winds veering to NE may raise the level of the water by nearly 0.9m, and SE winds veering to SW may cause it to fall approx 0.5m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobro General Cargo Terminal | — | — | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Jul 2020Approach
Vessels with large draft must carry signal flag D (Audio signal: 1 long tone followed by 2 short tones). Ships that have incoming current, will have to wait for ships that are carrying electricity. Passage should happen, where there is good width in the race.
Tugs
Tugs available.
Charts and publications
BA 905. Admiralty Pilot NP18, NP286(2).
Reporting before arrival
updated Jul 2020ETA 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
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: Ch 16; 12, 13.
Pilot: DanPilot, Lodseriet , Ch 87. Tel: Phone +45 63 25 66 66 (24 hours), Fax: +45 63 25 66 49, Email: [email protected].
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.
Flags
Vessels with large draught must display Flag D of International Code of Signals.
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: 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
Port services
updated Jul 2020Repairs
Slip, max capacity 230t, max LOA 30m, depth 4m over the sill. Repairs to hull and machinery can be carried out.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Medical
Laegehuset Hobro Clinic, 600m
Aalborg University Hospital, 6km
Transport
Nearest railway station : Hobro Station, 4.1km
About Hobro
updated Jul 2020Where it is
Hobro is situated at the head of Mariager Fjord.
The port
Hobro is a small loading port located at Marriager Fjord head. This port handles general cargo in form of gravel, sand, stones. Port also handles other bulk cargoes.
Traffic
Approx 100 vessels handled annually.
Questions about Hobro
What are the pilot arrangements at Hobro?
Pilotage is compulsory for vessel of LOA more than 60m and 3.5m draught .
What time zone is Hobro in?
Local time at Hobro is UTC+1. Clocks go to UTC+2 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+1 on 31 Oct 2027.
Which load line zone is Hobro 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 Hobro?
Port State Control at Hobro: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Hobro?
The UN/LOCODE of Hobro is DKHBO.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Hobro 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.
A planning aid, not for navigation. These facts come from public sources and each section shows how old it is. Check with the port, your agent, your ENCs and official publications. Spotted something wrong? Tell us on the feedback board.