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Itzehoe
Pilot
updated May 2010Pilots available at Gluckstadt.
Key data
updated Mar 2024Size limits
Max LOA 82.0m, beam 12.0m, draught 2.3m and 1,741DWT.
Water density
Brackish.
Load line zone
North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.
Tides
Range 2.29m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Itzehoe | 2.30 m | 82 m | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Mar 2024Restrictions
Vessels may enter the River Stor at HW only and proceed to Itzehoe. Elbe River transit is possible during daylight only with departure from Itzehoe approx 1 hour prior to HW.
There is a speed limit of 8kts up to Itzehoe, then 5.5kts. From 50km above the flood barrage, to 25km below Itzehoe, navigating on the left is permitted.
From 50km to 20km above Itzehoe, a vessel with a draught exceeding 2.8m is deemed to be a "right of way vessel".
Itzehoe railroad bridge is located 0.5nm upstream from the Town Harbour.
Charts and publications
BA 3261, 3262, 2469. Admiralty Pilot NP55.
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: 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
Port services
updated Mar 2024Medical
Nearest hospital: Medizinisches Versorgungszentrum am Prinzesshofpark gGmbH (0.9km) and Klinikum Itzehoe (2.1km).
Transport
Nearest airport: Hamburg (46km).
Nearest railway: Itzehoe (0.6km).
Nearest highway: Port has access to Federal Road 77. The 71km road runs from Schleswig in the N to Itzehoe to the S.
Nearest public transport: Bus routes throughout Itzehoe.
Working hours
Mon-Thu, 0700-1600hrs; Fri, 0700-1430hrs. Overtime available on request.
About Itzehoe
updated Mar 2024Where it is
Itzehoe is situated on the River Stor, which enters the Elbe approx 5km below Gluckstadt, Germany.
The port
The harbour is tidal and comprises of the Town Harbour, used to service the flour mill. The port is supported by a grab unloader used to deliver cargo from vessels to the two conveyors located along the quay.
Questions about Itzehoe
What are the pilot arrangements at Itzehoe?
Pilots available at Gluckstadt.
What time zone is Itzehoe in?
Local time at Itzehoe 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 Itzehoe?
The deepest berth listed is at Itzehoe: 2.30 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Itzehoe?
Brackish.
Which load line zone is Itzehoe 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 Itzehoe?
Port State Control at Itzehoe: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Itzehoe?
The UN/LOCODE of Itzehoe is DEITZ.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Itzehoe 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.