Korsoer

1. Korsør Pilot boards55°19.5′N 011°04.0′E
2. Korsør Red Pilot boards55°18.0′N 011°05.0′E
3. Smalandsfarvandet pilot boarding (description) Pilot boards55°15.9′N 011°06.4′E

Size limits

LOA 200m, beam 30m, draught 7.5m.

Water density

1013.

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, mean 0.3m.

In settled weather, on account of Korsoer Nor, there is a regular alternating ingoing and outgoing tidal stream both in the entrance and in the harbour. The streams sometimes run at a considerable rate and their direction can vary in different parts of the harbour, necessitating care when berthing.

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

Approach

Approaches to the harbour lead NE and ENE from close S of the Traffic Separation Scheme through Osterrenden, at right angles to Route "T", the principal route for deep draught vessels from Kattegat to the Baltic Sea.

The harbour is protected by N and S breakwaters and by a detached breakwater 0.15nm SW. A light is exhibited from a framework structure at the head of the N breakwater and similar lights are exhibited from the head of the S breakwater and both ends of the detached breakwater.

Leading lights in line bearing 073.5° lead through the entrance in a least depth of 6.3m, passing N of the detached breakwater.

Anchorages

Large vessels can anchor in depths from 15 to 27m SSW of Nygrund (55°19'N 011°05'E).

Prohibited anchorage: Anchorage is prohibited inside the breakwater and within 200m either side of the line of the leading lights in the approach to the entrance, except in emergency.

Restrictions

Halsskov Bridge (55°19.9'N 011°08.6'E) is a fixed rail bridge with 4 spans and a single leafed bascule, raised at its S end. The navigable width is 25.5m with a vertical clearance of 26.8m alongside the bascule pillar. Vertical clearance to the underside of the bascule span is 1.8m. Largest vessel allowed to pass the bridge: Length 100m, beam 25m, draught 5.7m. Bridge is opened by prior arrangement with the bridge watch.

Traffic signals are exhibited from the bascule pillar, a red flashing light indicates that the bridge will be opened and a fixed red light gives permission to pass the bridge.

Tugs

Tugs are available via shipping agents.

Charts and publications

BA 2583, 2596. Admiralty Pilot NP18, NP286(2).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

There is no demand for an ETA by Port Authorities. ETA messages should be passed to the ship's agent who will relay it to relevant parties (port, stevedores, work gangs, etc). Pilot requires ETA at boarding point 24, 12 and 4 hours prior to arrival.

Communications

Lyngby Radio (the only coast radio station in Denmark) is recommended for passing messages. The station works throughout 24 hours.

Inmarsat communication is possible.

VHF: Ch 12, Ch 16.

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 at Korsoer Ships Repair (HRS).

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Arranged through agent.

Medical

Slagelse Hospital, 18.9km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Copenhagen International Airport, 113km.

Nearest railway: Korsoer, 3km.

Working hours

Mon-Fri 0700-1530hrs.

Where it is

Korsoer is located on the W coast of Sjaelland.

The port

The port located around the harbour. The port handles general cargo and also has cruise ship facilities.

Traffic

Approx 400,000t of cargo and 350 vessels handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Korsoer?

The pilot boards at Korsør, 55°19.5′N 011°04.0′E. Korsoer has 3 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Korsoer in?

Local time at Korsoer is UTC+1. Clocks go to UTC+2 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+1 on 31 Oct 2027.

What is the water density at Korsoer?

1013.

Which load line zone is Korsoer 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 Korsoer?

Port State Control at Korsoer: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Korsoer?

The UN/LOCODE of Korsoer is DKKRR.

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