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Krefeld
Key data
updated Nov 2022Size limits
Max LOA 135.00m, breadth 17.50m, 6080DWT and draught 3.8m
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEMPARK Krefeld-Uerdingen | 3.80 m | 135 m | 4 |
| Scharr CPC Terminal | 2.90 m | 110 m | 1 |
| Compo Expert Terminal | 2.80 m | 110 m | 3 |
| KCT Krefelder Container Terminal | 2.30 m | 89 m | 1 |
| Caratgas Terminal | 2.20 m | 110 m | 1 |
| C.C. Gruppe Terminal | — | — | 1 |
| Cargill Terminal | — | — | 1 |
| Felbermayr Terminal | — | — | 1 |
| Goodmills Terminal | — | — | 1 |
| Johs Stelten Terminal | — | — | 2 |
| Lagerhaus Pegels Gruppe Terminal | — | — | 3 |
| ThyssenKrupp Stahlkontor Terminal | — | — | 1 |
| Lay-by Terminal | — | — | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Jul 2017Restrictions
Entrance channel has depth of 4.0m at MLW.
Charts and publications
NP286(2).
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 Nov 2022Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Medical
Maltese Hospital St Josefs, 3.2km.
Transport
The port has its own railway which has direct access to the international rail network.
Nearest airport: Dusseldorf International Airport located at Dusseldorf, 16.2km.
Working hours
Normally 0700-1700hrs.
About Krefeld
updated Nov 2022Where it is
Krefeld is situated on the River Rhine between Duisburg and Dusseldorf, approx 145nm from the open sea.
The port
Krefeld, located within the river Rhine, has numerous multimodal terminals which primarily handle chemicals, grain, containers, fertilizer, steel products, LPG & petroleum products.
Traffic
Port handles approx 42,000GT annually.
Questions about Krefeld
What time zone is Krefeld in?
Local time at Krefeld 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 Krefeld?
The deepest berth listed is at CHEMPARK Krefeld-Uerdingen: 3.80 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Krefeld?
1000.
Which load line zone is Krefeld 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 Krefeld?
Port State Control at Krefeld: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Krefeld?
The UN/LOCODE of Krefeld is DEKRE.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Krefeld 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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