Kolding

1. Kolding Pilot boards55°30.0′N 009°39.0′E

Size limits

LOA 190m, beam 27.4m, draught 6.8m, 29,639DWT.

Water density

Approx 1015, but may vary.

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

The difference between mean high tide and medium tide is 0.2m. E-straight winds can give up to 1.5m high tide and W-straight winds up to 1.5m low tide.

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

Approach

A broad channel, depth 7.0m, runs from the mouth of the fjord to within 1.3nm of the town; from there to the harbour there is a dredged channel 7.0m depth and 30.5m width. The fjord and channel are well lit and buoyed.

Port limits

The port limits are from the breakwaters to the port.

Anchorages

Anchorage is possible at the entrance to Kolding Fjork at Skaerbaek, clear of leading lights and cables. Anchorage in the channel is not permitted.

Restrictions

Speed limit in port is 4kts.

Tugs

One tug, 700hp is available.

Charts and publications

BA 900, 2592. Danish 156 and 158. Admiralty Pilot NP18, NP286(2).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

ETA/ETD Kolding must be advised 1 hour prior to arrival to the agent. Vessels entering without pilot must make a traffic announcement 10 minutes before entering the buoyed channel in Kolding fjord and again 10 minutes before departure (VHF Ch 16 and 12).

Communications

Radio: Lyngby Radio.

VHF: Harbour Master: Ch 12, 13, 16. Tel: + 45 75 52 05 94 (24 hours).

DanPilot, Lodseriet Denmark:

Telephone: +45 63 25 66 6 6 (24 hours)

Fax: +45 63 25 66 49

VHF: Ch 87

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.danpilot.dk

Harbor Office:

Telephone: +45 75 50 20 66 (24/7)

VHF: Ch 16 -13 and 12.

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.koldinghavn.dk

Customs Clearance:

SKAT, customs guidance

Telephone: +45 72 22 12 12

Website: toldst.dk

Standard messages

None.

Notice of readiness

NOR should be tendered in accordance with Charter Party terms.

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.

Flags

No special requirements.

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.

Dry docks

Nearest available in Fredericia (Panamax size).

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available, along quay.

Bunkering: Available from ship or tanker.

Medical

Approx 2km from the port, in an emergency, Tel: 112.

Crew change

Possible. Arranged through local agent.

Transport

Nearest airport: Billund, 40km.

Airport facilities: Domestic and international flights several times a day. Airfreight at Billund Airport.

Nearest railway: Kolding Railway Station, 1.0km.

Working hours

Normally Mon-Thu 0700-1530hrs, Fri 0700-1500hrs. Overtime can be arranged.

Where it is

Kolding is situated at the head of Kolding Fjord (length 5.4nm), 3.5nm from the N end of the Little Belt.

The port

The harbour is open to shipping all year round and is well protected from heavy seas and floating ice. The port is equipped to handle most kinds of general cargo with railway connections to all the piers.

Traffic

Approx 1,500,000t of cargo and 510 vessels handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Kolding?

The pilot boards at Kolding, 55°30.0′N 009°39.0′E.

What time zone is Kolding in?

Local time at Kolding 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 Kolding?

The deepest berth listed is at Kolding Terminal: 6.80 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Kolding?

Approx 1015, but may vary.

Which load line zone is Kolding 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 Kolding?

Port State Control at Kolding: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Kolding?

The UN/LOCODE of Kolding is DKKOL.

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