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Kappeln
Key data
updated May 2017Size limits
Draught 3.5m.
Load line zone
Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kappeln Passenger Terminal | — | — | 2 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Reporting before arrival
updated May 2010ETA and pre-arrival notices
Advise ETA 24 hours prior to arrival.
Communications
VHF: Harbour Master's Office: Ch 16. Pilot: Ch 11.
Bridge: Ch 11. Hours: One hour before sunrise to 1 hour after sunset, and on request.
Documents
Crew List; Safety Radio Certificate; Personal Effects List.
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 May 2017Repairs
Available.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: BP and Esso bunker oil available.
Medical
Margarethen Clinic, 0.6km.
Transport
Nearest airport: Kiel-Holtenau (35km).
Nearest railway: Suderbrarup (10km).
Working hours
Mon-Fri 0700-1700hrs.
About Kappeln
updated May 2017Where it is
Kappeln is situated on the River Schlei which flows into the Baltic.
The port
The port handles passenger ships, cruise and yachts.
Questions about Kappeln
What time zone is Kappeln in?
Local time at Kappeln 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 Kappeln in?
Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.
Who carries out Port State Control at Kappeln?
Port State Control at Kappeln: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Kappeln?
The UN/LOCODE of Kappeln is DEKAP.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Kappeln 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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