Hvide Sande

1. Hvide Sande Pilot boards55°59.0′N 008°05.0′E

Size limits

In Osthavn, the maximum size of vessel handled is determined by the dimensions of the lock which is 34m long, 16.5m wide and with a depth over the sill of 4.0m below mean sea level. Vessels with LOA longer than 33.5m can be canalled through the lock at certain stages of the tide.

Load line zone

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

Tides

The mean tidal range is about 0.75m but W winds can raise the water level by up to 3.5m and E winds can lower it by up to 2.0m.

Current: A strong current runs out of the entrance channel when the drainage sluices are open. In these conditions it is advisable to keep well clear of the next vessel ahead.

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

Approach

Hvide Sande is approached by a channel across two sand ridges, and then by a dredged channel between two outer moles.

The W entrance to the channel is protected on its N side by a breakwater, with a length of 180m and farther in by 2 outer moles which are awash at HW.

Approx 0.25nm within the entrance the channel leads between 2 short inner moles into an outer basin which is connected to Ringkobing Fjord by Afvandingssluse, a drainage sluice at its E end.

The controlling depth is normally about 2.5m below MSL in the channel over the sand ridges in the approach to the dredged channel, but the position and the condition of the channel across the sand ridges are often changed by weather.

Port limits

The harbour area includes the entrance channel between the outer moles, all basins W of the lock, the approaches to the lock, the Osthavn and Hvide Sande Hjordhavn which are E of the lock.

Restrictions

Vertical clearance: 24m beneath overhead power cables spanning the dredged channel abeam Nvide Sande Light.

Charts and publications

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

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessels with LOA of more than 50m should report their ETA 12 hours prior to arrival.

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

There is a yard with a floating dock in the North Harbour (Nordhavn) and a yard with slipways available in the East Harbour (Osthavn). Divers, repairs and workshops are also available.

Where it is

The port of Hvide Sande is situated on the channel which has been cut through Holmsland Klit to give access from the North Sea to Ringkobing Fjord.

The port

The port is primarily concerned with fishing but commercial traffic is also handled. Hvide Sande has a fishing fleet consisting of 60 vessels, approximately 4,000GT.

Where does the pilot board at Hvide Sande?

The pilot boards at Hvide Sande, 55°59.0′N 008°05.0′E.

What time zone is Hvide Sande in?

Local time at Hvide Sande 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 Hvide Sande 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 Hvide Sande?

Port State Control at Hvide Sande: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Hvide Sande?

The UN/LOCODE of Hvide Sande is DKHVS.

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