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Karlsruhe
Key data
updated Apr 2020Size limits
Draught 3.3m
Water density
1000.
Load line zone
North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oil Port Terminal | 3.30 m | — | 10 |
| Contargo Terminal | — | — | 1 |
| Cronimet Holding | — | — | 1 |
| Eisenlegierungen Handelsgesellschaft | — | — | 1 |
| Loacker Rheinhafen | — | — | 1 |
| Rheinhafen Steam Power Plant Terminal | — | — | 1 |
| Rhenus Bulktec | — | — | 1 |
| Salzgitter Mannesmann Stahlservice | — | — | 1 |
| Schrott-Wetzel | — | — | 1 |
| Stahl-Metall-Service Ges. f. Brandverarbeitung | — | — | 1 |
| Waibel Beton Karlsruhe | — | — | 1 |
| Oiltanking Deutchland Terminal (Basin 5) | — | — | 3 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Sep 2015Restrictions
Standard Rhine restrictions. Harbour lock has 40m width between pillars and 9.1m depth at HW.
Charts and publications
BA 1406.
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 Sep 2015Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Medical
There are several hospitals in Karlsruhe. Stadtisches Klinikum Karlsruhe is located 6.2km from the port.
Transport
Nearest airport: Baden Airport, Sollingen.
Nearest railway: There is 42km of rail track throughout the port.
About Karlsruhe
updated Apr 2020Where it is
Karlsruhe is located on the eastern bank of the Rhine, at Km 360, 640km from the open sea (Km 367, 633km at Oilport).
The port
The port mainly handles liquid cargo, LPG, scrap metal, steel, coal, concrete material, containers and bulk cargo.
Questions about Karlsruhe
What time zone is Karlsruhe in?
Local time at Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe?
The deepest berth listed is at Oil Port Terminal: 3.30 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Karlsruhe?
1000.
Which load line zone is Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe?
Port State Control at Karlsruhe: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Karlsruhe?
The UN/LOCODE of Karlsruhe is DEKAE.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Karlsruhe 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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