PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Koge
Pilot
updated Dec 2024Pilotage is available throughout 24 hours from: Sound Pilots, Marmorvej 17, 2100 Kobenhavn 0, Tel: +45 35 38 67 00; Fax: +45 35 43 10 17. Vessels should send request for pilots 6 hours in advance, confirming 1 hour before arrival.
Key data
updated Dec 2024Size limits
Max LOA 183.27m, beam 25.2m, draught 6.7m, 20,140DWT.
Water density
1007.
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 0.3m, however gales from the W may lower the sea level by 1m and those from the E sector can raise it by up to 1.5m above normal.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Terminal | — | 183 m | 15 |
| South Terminal | 6.70 m | 119 m | 10 |
| Koge Korddepot | — | 141 m | 2 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Dec 2024Approach
Koege is entered between 2 long breakwaters protecting an outer harbour. The entrance, width 55m, depth 7.0m, faces ENE and is marked by lights. N mole green lantern on a green hut and S mole head a red lantern.
The directions are as follows: Approach from ENE in the white sector (251.5°-258°) of Koege N pier head light (green tower, floodlit), passing NNW of a 6.2m shoal (4.8nm E of the light) on Juelsgrund. Leading Lights, on the alignment (248.75°) leads approx 2nm WSW, passing SSE of an outfall pipe and through the harbour entrance, marked by lights (red lantern and lantern on green hut) on the S and N Mole heads respectively.
Port limits
Port limits extend to the outer breakwaters.
Anchorages
Temporary anchorage is available 1-2nm E of the harbour, good holding ground.
Tugs
There is 1 tug available with a capacity of 250hp. Local tugs act as ice breakers in the harbour and there are state ice breakers in the bay.
There are no fire fighting tugs available.
Mooring
Boatman service available throughout 24 hours.
Charts and publications
BA 2595. Admiralty Pilot NP18, NP286(2).
Reporting before arrival
updated Dec 2024ETA and pre-arrival notices
Should be sent via VHF Ch 16, 30 minutes prior to arrival and phone the Port Authority 1 hour prior to arrival, departure or shifting.
Communications
Lyngby radio, "OXZ" works throughout 24 hours.
VHF: Koge Pilot Station: Ch 12, 13 and 16. Port Authority, Tel: +45 56 64 62 60.
Notice of readiness
NOR to be tendered to receivers/shippers of the cargo immediately upon arrival at the port. This should be handed to the agent who will pass NOR over to the correct person.
Health
Normal quarantine rules apply.
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.
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: 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
Port services
updated Dec 2024Repairs
Minor repairs for wooden boats can be undertaken by 2 local shipyards. There are several motor repair workshops.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: Available via local oil companies by barge.
Medical
Koge Amtssygehus, 4km. All types of medical treatment available.
Transport
Nearest airport: Roskilde Airport, 20km; Copenhagen Airport, 40km.
Nearest railway: Koge Station, 1km.
Working hours
Throughout 24 hours.
About Koge
updated Dec 2024Where it is
The port of Koege is located approx 20nm SW of Copenhagen on the island E coast of Denmark.
The port
Koge is an alternative name for Koege.
Facilities are available for accommodating dry bulk vessels, Ro-Ro vessels and tankers including gas tankers.
Exports include cereals, wooden products, lime, china clay and general cargo.
Imports include chemicals, feed stuffs, fertilisers, grain, oil, petrol, timber, containers and Ro-Ro vessels.
Traffic
Approx 1,900,000t of cargo and 1,100 vessels handled annually.
Questions about Koge
What are the pilot arrangements at Koge?
Pilotage is available throughout 24 hours from: Sound Pilots, Marmorvej 17, 2100 Kobenhavn 0, Tel: +45 35 38 67 00; Fax: +45 35 43 10 17.
What time zone is Koge in?
Local time at Koge 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 Koge?
The deepest berth listed is at South Terminal: 6.70 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Koge?
1007.
Which load line zone is Koge 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 Koge?
Port State Control at Koge: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Koge?
The UN/LOCODE of Koge is DKKOG.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Koge 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.