PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Holstebro-Struer
Pilot
updated Apr 2016Vessels exceeding 200GT or vessels with LOA in excess of 35m require a pilot for passage under the Oddesund Bridge. Vessels with a LOA of 80m require a pilot for passage through bridges in Aalborg. Vessels with a draught in excess of 3.1m require a pilot for sailing into the dredged channels at Draget and Mejlgrunden and over Logstor shoal.
Tankers exceeding 1,500DWT loaded or with uncleaned tanks require a pilot for all of Limfjord.
Available at Thyboron, Tel: +45 97 83 10 12, Limfjorden, Tel: +45 98 67 10 75, Email: [email protected] and Hals, Tel: +45 98 25 10 06. Pilots can also be contacted on VHF Ch 16.
DanPilot offers pilotage services for the Holstebro-Stuer area. Requests must be sent at least 18hrs prior to ETA and at least 4hrs prior to departure from port and 24hrs if pilotage is requested to port. Contact can be made by email at [email protected]. DanPilot also monitors VHF Ch 87.
The following information must be provided when requesting a pilot:
a) Name, Call Sign and IMO No. of vessel,
b) GT, LOA, width, draught and speed of vessel,
c) Cargo type,
d) location from which pilotage is requested and ETA to this location,
e) location to which pilotage is requested,
f) any faults and/or deficiencies relevant to the manoeuvrability of the vessel,
g) contact details of person or company sending request,
h) information regarding form of payment,
Additional relevant information such as planned bunkering or if stores are to be taken aboard during passage should also be mentioned.
DanPilot's Limfjorden Pilot Boarding position is located at 56° 43.000'N 8° 11.000'E.
Key data
updated Feb 2020Size limits
LOA 113.87m, beam 16m, draught 4.0m, 4,633DWT.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.
Tides
Range 0.2m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holstebro-Struer Havn | 4.00 m | 114 m | 5 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Apr 2016Approach
Struer Bugt can be approached either from the N through Veno Sund or from the E through Veno Bugt, a dredged channel in Struer Bugt leads to the harbour entrance.
From Oddesund, a mid channel course should be taken through Veno Sund and Veno Sund Snaevring. Pass clear of the flats of Vrald Odde, a spit extending NNE from Struer marked by a buoy (N cardinal).
Struer Bugt: A dredged channel leads from the centre of Struer Bugt, (56°30.2'N 008°36.0'E) to the harbour entrance, it has a width of 19m and a depth of 4.4m, marked by spar buoys.
Leading lights are exhibited from lattice masts, 6m in height, with red triangular daymarks, the front point up and the rear point down, standing on the S side of Gamle Havn; when in line bearing 179.5° they lead through the centre of the dredged channel and into the harbour.
Lights are exhibited from the heads of Vestre Mole and Nordre Daekvaerk, the W and N harbour moles.
In summer a light is exhibited from the head of a breakwater extending approx 300m WNW from Vestra Mole and from the E entrance point of a yacht basin 0.1nm SW.
Veno Bugt: From the NE pass through the centre of Veno Bugt. Enter Struer Bugt on a W course, midway between Veno Odde and Vrald Odde.
Alter course S and steer to keep Struer Church just open to the left of the town hall, then proceed through the dredged channel as previously directed.
Anchorages
Anchorage can be obtained in Struer Bugt as convenient but clear of the dredged channel into the harbour.
Restrictions
The max draught is 4.0m through Thyboron and Logstor Channels. There is a speed limit of 3kts in the harbour.
Bridges: There are 4 bridges that can be opened at any time. They are the Oddesund, Aggersund, Limfjord and railway bridges. The Oddesund Bridge has 24 hours service while night passage of all other bridges must be booked in advance.
Bridges can be contacted on VHF Ch 16.
Tugs
One 300hp tug with 300t bollard pull available at the port. Towing assistance is not necessary under normal conditions.
Charts and publications
BA 426, DK 108. Admiralty Pilot NP55, NP286(2).
Reporting before arrival
updated Feb 2020Communications
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.
Pilots: See Limfjorden Pilots.
Harbor contact:
Tel: +97 85 02 28
Email: [email protected]
Notice of readiness
NOR should be tendered in accordance with Charter Party terms.
Documents
Information is to be sent to [email protected] at every call in Holstebro-Struer Harbour.
Ships that don't have a broker shall, in due time, provide same information to Port of Holstebro-Struer under same email address.
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.
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 Oct 2020Repairs
There are repair facilities for wooden and steel vessels available. Shipyard with slipway; lifting capacity 170t, LOA 30m, beam 7.5m and 150GT available.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: Bunkering facilities are available as required, Texaco, Equinor, Hydro/Haahr, OK, Q8 and Shell.
Medical
Holstebro, 15km.
Transport
Nearest airport: Karup, 50km.
Nearest railway: Approx 100m.
Working hours
The port operates throughout 24hrs a day.
About Holstebro-Struer
updated Feb 2020Where it is
Holstebro-Struer is situated on the NW coast of Denmark, in Limfjorden 20nm from the North Sea.
The port
The port is a modern commercial harbour and lies on a sheltered inland sea route joining Thyboren and Hals.
Traffic
Approx 82,000t of cargo handled annually.
Questions about Holstebro-Struer
What are the pilot arrangements at Holstebro-Struer?
Vessels exceeding 200GT or vessels with LOA in excess of 35m require a pilot for passage under the Oddesund Bridge.
What time zone is Holstebro-Struer in?
Local time at Holstebro-Struer 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 Holstebro-Struer?
The deepest berth listed is at Holstebro-Struer Havn: 4.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Holstebro-Struer?
1025.
Which load line zone is Holstebro-Struer 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 Holstebro-Struer?
Port State Control at Holstebro-Struer: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Holstebro-Struer?
The UN/LOCODE of Holstebro-Struer is DKSTR.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Holstebro-Struer 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.
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