Kalundborg

1. Kalundborg Red Pilot boards55°43.5′N 010°52.0′E

Size limits

LOA 284.95m, beam 50m, draught 12.19m, 159,204DWT.

Water density

1025.

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

Range 0.4m. NW storms can result in Mean High Water of up to 1.3m and a SW storm can result in a Mean Low Water of 0.9m.

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

Approach

To enter the fjord in the deepest water, leave Route "T" 1nm after passing Rosnaes Puller Lighthouse and steer for Kalundborg Cathedral bearing 109°. This course leads, in a least depth of 15m, between the bank which extends 1nm after passing Rosnaes Puller Lighthouse and a lightbuoy (N cardinal) marking a shoal, with depths from 11.2m to 11.9m, which lies between 1.75nm and 2.25nm S of the Lighthouse. When the right hand edge of Asnaes Peninsula bears 153°, steer for Asnaesvaerket directional lights, exhibited from grey framework towers, 10m in height and 20m apart, both of which show white in a 20m wide sector around the channel centre line (bearing 116.3°), which leads to the entrance to Kalundborg Havn.

When N of the 20m wide white sector, the N light shows red while the S light continues to show white, further N of this sector both lights will show red, similarly when S of the 20m width white sector the S light shows green and the N light continues to show white, and again, further S of this sector both lights show green. From the entrance to Kalundborg Havn alter course onto the alignment of Kalundborg Leading lights, 090.75°, exhibited at the head of the fjord, from framework towers with red triangle daymarks, this alignment leads through the entrance channel into Kalundborg Havn, which is dredged to a depth of 12.0m, min width 80m. The cutting leading to Equinor Jetty E has a depth of 15m.

Port limits

The marine areas belonging to Kalundborg Harbour are defined by the following lines:

a. On the W: N - S line between 55º 40.73'N 11º 04.80'E, and 55º 40.165'N 11º 04,80'E.

b. On the N and E: The harbour's breakwaters and coastline.

c. On the S: By the harbour's breakwater and from Equinor Kalundborg Refinery Pier E's NW corner, parallel to Equinor main pier, at a distance of 130m, to 55º 40.165'N 11º 04.80'E.

Traffic schemes and VTS

Vessels should maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 16 in Kalundborg Fjord. Vessels over 100GT should report to Kalundborg Pilot Station on VHF Ch 16 when passing Asnaes NW Flak (inbound) and when leaving quay at Kalundborg (outbound).

Anchorages

Anchorage available at position 55°42.8'N 010°58.0'E. Vessels can anchor most places in the fjord where the bottom is good.

Restrictions

Regulations for navigation in narrow waters are in force except that an outbound vessel must give way to an incoming vessel.

All piers will be closed for inbound and outgoing traffic if the wind force exceeds 45kts. If the wind direction is between SW and NNW and the wind force is between 30-45kts a tug should be used.

Speed: Not to exceed 5kts or minimum steerage way.

Tugs

Available.

Charts and publications

BA 923, 2596. Admiralty Pilot NP18, NP286(2).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Should be advised through the agent 72 and 24 hours prior to arrival of vessel.

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.

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

Available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available at all berths.

Bunkering: Available.

Medical

Kalundborg.

Transport

Nearest airport: Kastrup (Copenhagen), 120km.

Nearest railway: Kalundborg.

Working hours

Monday - Thursday: 0800 - 1530.

Friday: 0800 - 1500.

Where it is

Kalundborg is situated at the head of a sheltered inlet in Kalundborgfjord, on the W coast of Sjaelland.

The port

The principal exports are super phosphates, grain and oil products, imports include phosphate, pyrites, potash, coal and coke, feed stuffs and crude oil.

Tanker, cruise, ferry and Ro-Ro facilities are also available at the port.

Traffic

Approx. 1,300 vessels, 177,000 passengers and 693,000t of cargo handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Kalundborg?

The pilot boards at Kalundborg Red, 55°43.5′N 010°52.0′E.

What time zone is Kalundborg in?

Local time at Kalundborg 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 Kalundborg?

The deepest berth listed is at Equinor Kalundborg Refinery: 12.19 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Kalundborg?

1025.

Which load line zone is Kalundborg 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 Kalundborg?

Port State Control at Kalundborg: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Kalundborg?

The UN/LOCODE of Kalundborg is DKKAL.

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